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Unlocking the potential of livestock technologies in Ethiopia: Shifting from individual pieces to optimizing the sum of the parts by Ergano, Kebebe, Duncan, Alan J., Oosting, Simon J.

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Cowpea cultivar mixtures for stable and optimal leaf and seed yields in a maize intercropping system by Kabululu, MS, Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng, Oluoch, M, Maass, Brigitte L.

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Optimal pricing of primary commodities in developing countries: A model from sub-Saharan Africa by Ehui, Simeon K.

“…In most developing countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, prices received by farmers are not optimal in the sense that they do not optimize government revenues. …”
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Optimization of late blight and bacterial wilt management in potato production systems in the highland tropics of Africa by Olanya, M., Nyankanga, R., Ojiambo, P., Lemaga, B., Kakuhenzire, R., Fontem, D.

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Breeding programmes for smallholder sheep farming systems: II. Optimization of cooperative village breeding schemes by Gizaw, Solomon, Arendonk, Johan A.M. van, Valle-Zárate, A., Haile, Aynalem, Rischkowsky, Barbara A., Dessie, Tadelle, Okeyo Mwai, Ally

“…A simulation study was conducted to optimize a cooperative village-based sheep breeding scheme for Menz sheep of Ethiopia. …”
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Simulation-optimization approach for evaluating the feasibility of managed aquifer recharge in the Samail Lower Catchment, Oman by Ebrahim, Girma Yimer, Jonoski, A., Al-Maktoumi, A., Ahmed, M., Mynett, A.

“…This article presents a simulation-optimization approach for evaluating the feasibility of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) in the Samail Lower Catchment, Oman. …”
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Using linear programming to optimize the use of biomass transfer and improved fallow species in Eastern Uganda by Pali, Pamela N., Delve, Robert J., Nkonya, Ephraim M., Bashaasha, B.

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Cocoa agroforestry is less resilient to sub-optimal and extreme climate than cocoa in full sun by Abdulai, I., Vaast, Philippe, Hoffmann, M.P., Asare, R., Jassogne, Laurence T.P., Asten, Piet J.A. van, Rötter, Reimund P., Graefe, Sophie

“…Cocoa agroforestry is perceived as potential adaptation strategy to sub-optimal or adverse environmental conditions such as drought. …”
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Optimal units of selection – how many plants are representative of diversity in collections of cowpea landrace accessions? by Hearne, Sarah Jane, Franco, J., Magembe, E.

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Deep fat frying of yam slices: optimization of processing conditions using response surface methodology by Sobukola, O.P., Awonorin, S.O., Sanni, Lateef O., Bamiro, F.O

“…The deep-fat frying of yam slices was investigated with the aim of optimizing the processing conditions. During frying, frying temperature, initial dry matter and frying time have a significant effect on moisture loss and oil uptake. …”
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Further evidence that the Genebank standards for drying orthodox seeds may not be optimal for subsequent seed longevity by Whitehouse, Katherine J., Owoborode, O.F., Adebayo, O.O., Oyatomi, O.A., Olaniyan, A.B., Abberton, Michael T., Hay, F.R.

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Training population optimization for prediction of cassava brown streak disease resistance in west African clones by Ozimati, A., Kawuki, R.S., Esuma, W., Kayondo, I.S., Wolfe, M., Lozano, R., Rabbi, Ismail Y., Kulakow, Peter A., Jannink, Jean-Luc

“…African clones using WGS-imputed markers. Optimized TPs gave higher prediction accuracies for CBSD3s and CBSD6s than random TPs of the same size. …”
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Assessment and optimization of Theileria parva sporozoite fulllength p67 antigen expression in mammalian cells by Tebaldi, G., Williams, L.B., Verna, A.E., Macchi, F., Franceschi, V., Fry, Lindsay M., Knowles, Donald P., Donofrio, G.

“…The development of a mammalian cell system that expresses full-length p67 in a stable form as described here is expected to optimize p67-based immunization.…”
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MultiProduct Optimization of Cedrelinga cateniformis (Ducke) Ducke in Different Plantation Systems in the Peruvian Amazon by Baselly Villanueva, Juan Rodrigo, Fernández Sandoval, Andrés, Salazar Hinostroza, Evelin Judith, Cárdenas-Rengifo, Gloria Patricia, Puerta, Ronald, Chuquizuta Trigoso, Tony Steven, Rufasto Peralta, Yennifer Lisbeth, Vallejos Torres, Geomar, Goycochea Casas, Gianmarco, Araújo Junior, Carlos Alberto, Quiñónez Barraza, Gerónimo, Álvarez Álvarez, Pedro, Garcia Leite, Helio

“…This study addressed multi-product optimization in Cedrelinga cateniformis plantations in the Peruvian Amazon, aiming to maximize volumetric yields of logs and sawn lumber. …”
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Identification of the optimal substrate for sexual propagation of Cinchona officinalis l.: Implications for conservation and sustainable use by Marcelo Bazán, Fátima Elizabeth, Mantilla Chávez, Walter, Paredes Pajares, Katia Patricia, Chávez Cercado, Deisy Medaly, Baselly Villanueva, Juan Rodrigo, Álvarez Álvarez, Pedro

“…The substrate composed of peat, moss and agricultural soil (ratio, 2:2:0.5) was found to be optimal, consistently producing the highest emergence rates and superior biometrics and quality indices. …”
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Optimization and comparative analysis of LAMP and PCR techniques for the detection of leptospiral DNA in Golden Syrian hamsters by Hamer, Micaela, Watanabe, Olivia, Saraullo, Vanina Rosa, Ortega, Facundo Miguel, Sanchez, Maria Cristina, Martinez, Mara Leila, Brihuega, Bibiana Felicitas, Grune Loffler, Sylvia

“…Rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective prevention and treatment. This study optimized a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay using BFo isothermal DNA polymerase with different colorimetric indicators. …”
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An optimized purple corn cob extract as an ingredient for the development of maize-based extrudates with novel characteristics by Rolandelli, Guido, Favre, Leonardo Cristian, Aguirre-Calvo, Tatiana Rocío, Farroni, Abel Eduardo, Buera, María del Pilar, Dos Santos Ferreira, Cristina

“…Optimum extraction conditions for PCC bioactive compounds were defined considering maximum antioxidant activity (AA), anthocyanins concentration (TAC), and total phenolic content (TPC). The optimized PCC extract (Opt-PCC) was added to a maize-based extruded formulation, and the obtained products were compared with a control sample without extract regarding their color, TPC, AA, physical properties, water adsorption isotherms, thermal transitions, and microstructure. …”
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Screening of bioactive compounds in lettuce: multivariate optimization of an ultrasound‑assisted solid–liquid extraction procedure by Lemos, Aldana Ayelén, Soto Vargas, Verónica Carolina, Wuilloud, Rodolfo Germán, Gonzalez, Roxana Elizabeth

“…A response surface methodology was employed and, specifcally, a central composite design model, for the optimization of the methods. The optimal conditions for the extraction of chlorophyll a, b, and total carotenoids were as follows: 4.8 mL of acetone:water (80:20 v/v) and 10 mg of sample with ultrasound-assisted extraction for 5 min. …”
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Optimization of resource allocation in field phenotyping of sunflower for components of partial resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on capitula by Delgado, Santiago Germán, Cendoya, Maria Gabriela, Castaño, Fernando Daniel

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Environmental spatial assessment at ranch scale: a tool for optimizing livestock management in Argentine forests by Varela, Santiago Agustin, Calamari, Noelia Cecilia, Trinco, Fabio Daniel, Diez, Juan Pablo, Weigandt, Mariana Noemi, Barzan, Flavia Romina, Lezana, Lucrecia, Eclesia, Roxana Paola, Lopez, Dardo Ruben, Coria, Rubén Darío, Peri, Pablo Luis, Umaña, Fernando, Raffo, Fernando, Gazzotti, Juan Ignacio, De La Peña, Carlos Alberto, Wilson, Marcelo German, Gabioud, Emmanuel Adrian, Hernandez, Hernan Hector, Canavelli, Sonia Beatriz

“…This approach supports the implementation and evaluation of sustainable grazing management in native forests, offering a robust, scalable tool for environmental assessment. Additionally, by optimizing the allocation of sampling effort, it enables more informed decision-making to maintain and enhance ecological health in these production systems.…”
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