Resultados de búsqueda - "ecology"

Potential of Crop Simulation Models to Increase Food and Nutrition Security Under a Changing Climate in Nepal por Devkota, Krishna, Timsina, Jagadish, Amgain, Lal P, Devkota Wasti, Mina Kumari

“…Based on the review, climate change has both positive and negative consequences on cereal production across all agro-ecological zones. Crop simulation models have been applied for enhancing crop productivity and exploring adaptation strategies for climate change resilience. …”
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Can soil fertility properties in rice fields in sub-Saharan Africa be predicted by digital soil information? A case study of AfSoilGrids250m por Djagba, J.F., Johnson, J.M., Saito, Kazuki

“…Soil samples were collected from 1002 rice fields in three production systems (irrigated lowland, rainfed lowland, and rainfed upland) in 32 sites and over five agro-ecological zones (AEZ). The coefficient of determination (R2), index of Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE), root mean square error (RMSE), and percent bias (PBias) were used to assess the predictive performance of AfSoilGrids250m. …”
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Co-producing theory of change to operationalize integrated landscape approaches por Reed, J., Chervier, C., Borah, J.R., Gumbo, D., Moombe, K.B., Mbanga, T.M., O'Connor, A., Siangulube, F., Yanou, M., Sunderland, T.C.H.

“…Integrated landscape approaches that engage diverse stakeholder groups in landscape governance are increasingly promoted to address linked social–ecological challenges in tropical landscapes. Recent research suggests that a transdisciplinary approach to landscape management can help identify common research needs, enhance knowledge co-production, guide evidence-based policy development, and harmonize cross-sectorial integration. …”
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Performance of tetraploid bio-fortified potato clones in Rwanda por Rukundo, P., Ndacyayisenga, T., Vandamme, Elke, Nshimiyimana, J.C., Mendes, T.

“…In this context, 37 bio-fortified potato (Solanum tuberosum) clones were introduced from the International Potato Center (CIP) and evaluated for two growing seasons in four agro-ecological zones in Randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. …”
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Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in Kenya's food system: Economic interdependencies and policy opportunities por Nin-Pratt, Alejandro

“…Conversely, mitigating GHG emissions in beef production, which is primarily concentrated in ecologically fragile areas, will require institutional innovations focusing on rangeland management, disease control, and scaling up livestock marketing efforts. …”
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Assessing milk products quality, safety, and influencing factors along the dairy value chain in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo por Bacigale, S.B., Ayagirwe, R., Mutwedu, V.B., Mugumaarhahama, Y., Mugisho, J.Z., Nziku, Z., Fofana, M., Udomkun, Patchimaporn, Mignouna, J.

“…The microbiological quality was influenced by the ecologies of production axis (representing the production zones) and by handling methods and infrastructures used by the actors involved along the value chain. …”
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Current trends in River Bathymetry using UAV-borne technology to inform E-flow assessments in Southern Africa por Singh, K.

“…Environmental flow (E-flow) management is a crucial approach that quantifies water requirements for maintaining ecological integrity, aiming to balance human and environmental water needs. …”
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Africa RISING Tanzania- Maize Intensification Using Fertilizer por World Agroforestry Centre, Sokoine University of Agriculture

“…The project activities are falls under 4 thematic areas that address three critical elements of sustainable intensification (SI), i.e. genetic, ecological and socio-economic intensification technologies. …”
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Analysis of Soil Related Constraints for Sustainable Intensification por World Agroforestry Centre, Sokoine University of Agriculture

“…The project activities are falls under 4 thematic areas that address three critical elements of sustainable intensification (SI), i.e. genetic, ecological and socio-economic intensification technologies. …”
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Estimating seroprevalence and variation to four tick-borne infections and determination of associated risk factors in cattle under traditional mixed farming system in Mbeere Distri... por Gachohi, John M., Ngumi, P.N., Kitala, P.M., Skilton, Robert A.

“…A probable differential ecological and climatic variability in vector suitability habitats, particularly for T. parva vector, was likely in Mbeere District and this was suggested to influence farm tick control management across the area. …”
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Trends and drivers of agricultural productivity in Nigeria por Oni, Omobowale Ayoola, Nkonya, Ephraim M., Pender, John L., Phillip, Dayo, Kato, Edward

“…None of the aforementioned studies, however, has assessed productivity within the context of agro-ecological zones. This paper intends to examine productivity trends and patterns in Nigeria as well as the drivers of such trends in the last several years, specifically during 1995-2006.…”
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What shapes the intraspecific diversity of vegetables: A case study of pumpkin in Northern Vietnam por Nguyen, Thi Phuong, Struik, Paul C., Almekinders, Conny J. M., Swaans, Kees, Vu, Thanh Hai, Stomph, Tjeerd-Jan

“…Per household three cultivars were grown on average and allocated to specific ecological locations, which were decided based on use value (income generating, home and/or livestock food sources), land availability, and companion crops (e.g., orchards and maize). …”
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The role of culture in transforming individuals, communities, and agrifood systems: the role of community dialogues of elders por BioHub TRUST, Chimonyo, Vimbayi G.P.

“…The dialogues emphasized the critical role of cultural practices in fostering ecological stewardship and social cohesion, highlighting rituals such as seed sanctification and rain-making as essential mechanisms for sustaining agroecosystems. …”
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AICCRA: Strengthening Systems for Delivery of Climate Information Services (CIS) and Agro-Advisories to Farmers in Kenya por Chesoli, Rose

“…This geographical variation gives rise to a spectrum of climatic and ecological zones, encompassing hot and humid coastal regions, arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) characterized by low rainfall and high temperatures, cool to temperate highlands with distinct wet and dry seasons, and variable climates in the Rift Valley (Government of Kenya, 2018). …”
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Seasonal variation in mosquito abundance and environmental predictors in semi-pastoral southern Kenya: implications for endemic Rift Valley fever por Gerken, Keli N., Olubowa, Richard R., Chiuya, Tatenda, Korir, Max, Fèvre, Eric M., Stringer, A., Morse, A., Baylis, M.

“…Background: Ecological variables that vary across time and space shape mosquito populations, creating microenvironments that can become disease transmission hotspots. …”
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Impact of invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) on mosquito abundance and plant-feeding behavior in an arboviral endemic region in Kenya por Osman, Tasneem, Chiuya, Tatenda, Fèvre, Eric M., Junglen, S., Borgemeister, C.

“…Background: Invasive alien species (IAS) are rapidly altering ecosystems, undermining biodiversity, ecosystem processes, and interspecies interactions. Although IAS ecological and economic effects are well recognised, their impact on mosquito populations and the dynamics of infectious diseases is poorly understood. …”
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Editorial: Evidences (states and experiences) of land management and food/nutrition (in)security in mixed farming systems: a global perspective por Kassawmar, Tibebu, Desta, Gizaw, Tadesse, Matebu, Teferi, Ermias, Kaba, Mirgissa, Suryabhagavan, K. Venkata, Shiferaw, Abebe

“…The challenge is not only to expand cultivated land and enhance agricultural productivity but also to manage land resources in ways that promote long-term ecological health, food security, and resilience to external shocks (Wani et al., 2009). …”
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SCALING RICEADVICE AND SUSTAINABLE RICE PLATFORM: INSIGHTS AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM 2022 TO 2025 por Suh, Neville Ndohnwi, Guindo, Samuel, Guindo, Jonathan, Dossou Yovo, Elliott Ronald

“…Moreover, the country is located in the ecologically fragile Sahel and is highly vulnerable to climate risks, impacting agricultural production and farmers' livelihoods. …”
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Belajar dari Bungo: mengelola sumberdaya alam di era desentralisasi por Adnan, H., Tadjudin, D., Yuliani, L., Komarudin, Heru, Lopulalan, D., Siagian, Y., Munggoro, D.

“…The third part deals with the ecological and economic aspects of local resources. …”
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Preliminary value chain analysis of gum and resin marketing in Ethiopia por Kassa, H., Tefera, B., Fitwi, G.

“…It is necessary to improve the efficiency of the market for producers and increase their share of the profits if they are to have an economic incentive to responsibly manage dry forests, which have vital environmental and ecological benefits for Ethiopia. Encouraging producers to form cooperatives and exporters to form an association is suggested as one way to increase their capacity for producing more and better-quality products, to add value to raw products and to boost their bargaining power. …”
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