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Analysis of binder proportions on the calorific value in a briquette made from cocoa pod husk in the Peruvian Amazon by Solórzano Acosta, Richard Andi, Paquiyauri, Alexandra, Neyra, Walter, Siqueira Bahia, Rita de Cassia, Vallejos Torres, Geomar

“…Statistical analyses were performed in R Studio using the dplyr package, and mean comparisons were conducted with Tukey's HSD test (p < 0.05). …”
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Alternative sugar substitutes in canned cherries with improved nutritional value suitable for special diet consumers by Maldonado, Mariela, Fonzar, Mauricio, Carparelli, Andrea, Polenta, Gustavo Alberto, Vaudagna, Sergio Ramon, Denoya, Gabriela Inés, Bauzá, Marta Mónica, Videla, Adriana Ines, Sanow, Luis Claudio, Robles, Maria Noelia

“…The candied cherries reached a 55°Brix for all formulations, which were colored with erythrosine and amaranth. Cherries were packaged and sterilized. A similar behavior was observed in all formulations, regarding the evolution of Brix, pH and density of syrups. …”
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Environmental fate of glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid in surface waters and soil of agricultural basins by Aparicio, Virginia Carolina, De Geronimo, Eduardo, Marino, Damian Jose Gabriel, Primost, Jezabel Elena, Carriquiriborde, Pedro, Costa, Jose Luis

“…Argentinian agricultural production is fundamentally based on a technological package that combines no-till and glyphosate in the cultivation of transgenic crops. …”
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Leucaena feeding systems in Argentina. II. Current uses and future research priorities = Sistemas de alimentación con leucaena en Argentina: II. Situación actual y prioridades de i... by Radrizzani Bonadeo, Alejandro, Pachas, Anibal Nahuel, Gandara, Luis, Nenning, Fernando Ramon, Pueyo, Joaquin Dante

“…The recent adoption is related to the incorporation of the ‘Australian technology package’, previously adapted for use by farmers in the neighboring region of the Paraguayan Chaco. …”
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The kairomone p-anisaldehyde increases the effectiveness of sticky traps for capturing Neohydatothrips signifer (Insecta: Thysanoptera) in yellow passion fruit (Passiflora edulis)... by Cocomá, Carlos J., Bacca Ibarra, Rolando Tito, Gutiérrez López, Yeisson

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iMAP: An integrated bioinformatics and visualization pipeline for microbiome data analysis by Buza, T.M., Tonui, Triza, Stomeo, Francesca, Tiambo, Christian K., Katani, R., Schilling, M., Lyimo, B., Gwakisa, P.S., Cattadori, I.M., Buza, J., Kapur, V.

“…Also, it uses different R packages for graphics and R-markdown for generating progress reports. …”
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Understanding innovation: The development and scaling of orange-fleshed sweetpotato in major African food systems by Low, Jan W., Thiele, Graham

“…Additional elements of the innovation package include seed systems and nutrition education to create the awareness amongst consumers of the significant health benefits of OFSP. …”
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Unlocking Barriers to Adoption and Scaling of Climate Smart Cocoa Practices in Ghana by Dalaa, Mustapha Alasan, Kofituo, Rich Kofi, Amoah, Alvin, Jassogne, Laurence T.P., Asare, Richard

“…Preliminary findings from a principal component analysis using the R software statistical package showed three cluster of Cocoa farmers in the impact zones. …”
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Vitamin A deficiency in Bangladesh and ongoing interventions to address by Chanda, D., Grant, F., Maru, J.

“…Fortification of edible oil with VA in Bangladesh has indicated that 95% of the total packaged (30-35% of the total production) edible oil in Bangladesh is adequately fortified. …”
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Towards actionable farm typologies: Scaling adoption of agricultural inputs in Rwanda by Hammond, James, Rosenblum, Nathaniel, Breseman, Dana, Gorman, Leo, Manners, Rhys, Wijk, Mark T. van, Sibomana, Milindi, Remans, Roseline, Vanlauwe, Bernard, Schut, Marc

“…The findings were used in three ways by the scaling organisation: (i) characterisation of the population into discrete groups; (ii) prioritisation, of farm types for engagement, and geographical locations for further investment; and (iii) design of decision support tools or re-design of packages to support technology adoption for specific farm types. …”
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Multiple QTL mapping in autopolyploids: A random-effect model approach with application in a hexaploid sweetpotato full-sib population by Silva Pereira, G. da, Gemenet, D., Mollinari, M., Olukolu, B.A., Wood, J.C., Díaz, F., Mosquera, V., Grüneberg, W.J., Buell, R., Yencho, George Craig, Zeng, Z.B.

“…Multiple interval mapping was performed using our R package QTLpoly and detected a total of 13 QTL, ranging from none to four QTL per trait, which explained up to 55% of the total variance. …”
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Effect of food safety training on behavior change of food handlers: A case of orange-fleshed sweetpotato purée processing in Kenya by Malavi, D.N., Abong, G.O., Muzhingi, T.

“…Total counts, yeasts and molds, S. aureus, Enterobacteriaceae, and total coliforms counts in the packaged OFSP purée were 2.6, 1.8, 1.5, 1.9, and 1.2 LOG CFU/g respectively hence suitable for its current application as an ingredient in baked products. …”
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Diversity and structure of prokaryotic communities within organic and conventional farming systems in central highlands of Kenya by Karanja, E.N., Fliessbach, A., Adamtey, N., Kambura, A.K., Musyoka, M., Fiaboe, K., Mwirichia, R.

“…Diversity indices and statistical analysis were done using QIIME2 and R packages, respectively. A total of 29,778,886 high quality reads were obtained and assigned to 16,176 OTUs at 97% genetic distance across both 16S rDNA and 16S rRNA cDNA datasets. …”
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Towards environmentally sound intensification pathways for dairy development in the Tanga region of Tanzania by Notenbaert, An Maria Omer, Groot, Jeroen C.J., Herrero, Mario, Birnholz, Celine A., Paul, Birthe K., Pfeifer, Catherine, Fraval, Simon, Lannerstad, Mats, McFadzean, Jamie N., Dungait, Jennifer A.J., Morris, Joanne, Ran, Ylva, Barron, Jennie, Tittonell, Pablo A.

“…Intervention scenarios propose increases in milk production through (i) animal genetic improvement, (ii) improved feed, (iii) improved animal health and (iv) a package combining all interventions. Results show that economically feasible farm-level productivity increases of up to 140% go hand-in-hand with increased resource-use efficiency and up to 50% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensities. …”
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Insights into the genetic architecture of complex traits in Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) and QTL regions governing forage biomass yield, water use efficiency and feed quality... by Muktar, Meki S., Habte, Ermias, Teshome, Abel, Assefa, Yilikal, Negawo, Alemayehu T., Ki-Won Lee, Jiyu Zhang, Jones, Christopher S.

“…A genome-wide association study (GWAS), using two different mixed linear model algorithms implemented in the GAPIT R package, identified more than 35 QTL regions and markers associated with agronomic, morphological, and water-use efficiency traits. …”
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What and who has determined adoption? A study on improved forage technologies in Colombia from an Agricultural Innovation System (AIS) perspective by Enciso, Karen, Triana Ángel, Natalia, Díaz, Manuel Francisco, Burkart, Stefan

“…Thirdly, released technological packages remain incomplete and impede rising adoption rates, mainly due to both Colombia’s low-latitude (and its restrictions for national seed production) and ineffective processes of training and support aimed at local livestock producers. …”
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Adoption of complementary climate-smart agricultural technologies: lessons from Lushoto in Tanzania by Ogada, Maurice Juma, Radeny, Maren A.O., Recha, John W.M., Solomon, Dawit

“…Therefore, inter-related technologies should be promoted as a package or bundled while taking into consideration household and farm-level constraints to adoption.…”
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Integrated Strategies for Durable Rice Blast Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa by Mutiga, Samuel Kilonzo, Rotich, Felix, Were, Vincent M., Kimani, John M., Mwongera, David T., Mgonja, Emmanuel M., Onaga, Geoffrey, Konaté, Kadougoudiou, Razanaboahirana, Claudine, Bigirimana, Joseph, Ndayiragije, Alexis, Gichuhi, Emily W., Yanoria, Mary Jeanie, Otipa, Miriam, Wasilwa, Lusike, Ouedraogo, Ibrahima, Mitchell, Thomas K., Wang, Guo-Liang, Correll, James C., Talbot, Nicholas J.

“…In addition, the project has developed a package to support sustainable rice production through regular stakeholder engagement, training of agricultural extension officers, and establishment of plant clinics.…”
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Site-specific fertilizer recommendation using data driven machine approaches enhanced wheat productivity and resource use efficiency by Liben, Feyera, Abera, Wuletawu, Ebrahim, Mohammed, Tilaye, Asmalu, Chernet, Meklit, Erkossa, Teklu, Tibebe, Degefie, Mponela, Powell, Kihara, Job Maguta, Tamene, Lulseged D.

“…Replicated trials using randomized complete block design were established on farmers’ fields Farm management history, grain, straw, biomass, fertilizer and grain prices data were collected using Open Data Kit (ODK) tools and analysed using R statistical package. The performance of SSFR for improving wheat productivity, profitability, and nutrient and rainwater use efficiencies were assessed. …”
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What plant genetic resources for food and agriculture are available under the Plant Treaty and where is this information? by Gullotta, Gaia, Engels, Johannes M.M., Halewood, Michael

“…These incentives could be included among the package of measures currently being considered by the Plant Treaty’s Working Group to Enhance the Functioning of the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-Sharing.…”
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