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Resistance of soybean (Glycine max (L) Merrill) genotypes to soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in Ethiopia by Hunde, D., Mohammed, W., Bekeko, Z., Abebe, A.T.

“…One hundred forty-four genotypes were evaluated for resistance to soybean rust during 2021 and 2022 season at Jimma, Metu, Pawe and Jawi research centres. Plants were visually evaluated at regular intervals for days to percent severity, relative cultivar susceptibilities and sporulation levels. …”
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Role of Modelling in International Crop Research: Overview and Some Case Studies by Reynolds, Matthew P., Kropff, Martin, Crossa, José, Koo, Jawoo, Kruseman, Gideon K., Molero Milan, Anabel, Rutkoski, Jessica, Schulthess, Urs C., Balwinder-Singh, Poonia, S., Sonder, Kai, Tonnang, Henri E.Z., Vadez, Vincent

“…This paper briefly examines the history of crop modelling by international crop research centres of the CGIAR (formerly Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research but now known simply as CGIAR), whose primary focus is on less developed countries. …”
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Celebrating Professor Rajeev K. Varshney's transformative research odyssey from genomics to the field on his induction as Fellow of the Royal Society by Garg, Vanika, Barmukh, Rutwik, Annapurna Chitikineni, Roorkiwal, Manish, Ojiewo, Chris O., Abhishek Bohra, Thudi, Mahendar, Singh, Vikas K., Kudapa, Himabindu, Saxena, Rachit K., Fountain, Jake C., Mir, Reyazul Rouf, Chellapilla Bharadwaj, Xiaoping Chen, Liu Xin, Pandey, Manish K.

“…His skills have been best utilized in roles at leading research centres where he has applied his expertise to deliver a new vision for crop improvement. …”
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The systemwide livestock programme: A promising research-for development concept by Smith, Jimmy W., Keatinge, J.D.H., Smalley, M.E., Quiróz, R.

“…Such partnerships must facilitate strong alliances among the international agricultural research centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), advanced research institutions in both developed and developing countries, and the national agricultural research systems of developing countries. …”
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Linking soil erosion to on-site financial cost: lessons from watersheds in the Blue Nile Basin by Erkossa, Teklu, Wudneh, A., Desalegn, B., Taye, G.

“…Crop response functions were developed for the two plant nutrients based on data obtained from the nearest Agricultural Research Centres. The response functions were used to estimate crop yield reduction as a result of the lost N and P assuming there is no compensation through fertilization. …”
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Medicinal plants research in Asia: Volume I: The framework and project workplans by Batugal, P.A., Kanniah, J., Sy, L., Oliver, J.T.

“…It is in this spirit that the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), which is one of the 15 international research centres of the Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) and the Rural Development Administration (RDA) of the Republic of Korea embarked on a joint research collaboration on ”Inventory and Documentation of Medicinal Plants in the Asia Pacific Region” involving 14 countries. …”
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Gestion des ecosystemes forestiers denses d'Afrique tropicale humide: 1. Gabon by Dupuy, B., Gerard, C., Maitre, H.F., Marti, A., Nasi, Robert

“…Other documents deal with field research carried out by students, consulting firms, research centres, financing institutions, and are in the form of unpublished papers, reports of activity, synthesis, etc. …”
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Productivity of Blackhead Persian sheep in Tanzania by Das, S.M., Rege, J.E.O., Shibre, M.

“…Weight of lambs weaned (at 150 days) per ewe per year (Index D, per kg liveweight of ewe per year (Index II), per kg metabolic body weight (W0.73) of ewe per year (Index III), and per lifetime of ewe regardless of ewe weight (Index IV), were computed for 3022 ewes at Malya and West Kilimanjaro research centres in Tanzania. The data analysed covered a period of 24 years (1965-1988). …”
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Looking back and moving forward: 50 years of soil and soil fertility management research in sub-Saharan Africa by Vanlauwe, Bernard, AbdelGadir, Abdel Aziz H., Adewopo, Julius, Adjei-Nsiah, Samuel, Ampadu-Boakye, T., Asare, R., Baijukya, Frederick P., Baars, E., Bekunda, Mateete A., Coyne, Danny L., Dianda, M., Dontsop Nguezet, Paul M., Ebanyat, Peter, Hauser, S., Huising, Jeroen, Jalloh, A., Jassogne, Laurence T.P., Kamai, N., Kamara, A., Kanampiu, F.K., Kehbila, A., Kintche, K., Kreye, C., Larbi, Asamoah, Masso, C., Matungulu, P., Mohammed, I., Nabahungu, L., Nielsen, F., Nziguheba, Generose, Pypers, Pieter, Roobroeck, D., Schut, Marc, Taulya, Godfrey, Thuita, Moses N., Uzokwe, Veronica N.E., Asten, Piet J.A. van, Wairegi, L.W.I., Yemefack, Martin, Mutsaers, H.J.W.

“…Consequently, from the inception of international agricultural research, centres operating in SSA have had a research programme focusing on soil and soil fertility management, including the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). …”
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Youth in livestock and the power of education, the case of “Heirs of Tradition” by Triana Ángel, Natalia, Ariza, Mauricio, Arango, Jacobo, Burkart, Stefan

“…Joint, collaborative efforts between private companies and research centres in the cattle sector are still scarce. …”
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Hybrid and improved forage seed markets in East Africa: Developments, bottlenecks, and future opportunities by Flórez, Jesús Fernando, Karimi, Peggy, Junca Paredes, Jhon Jairo, Triana Ángel, Natalia, Burkart, Stefan

“…We found a virtuous circle that could facilitate the acceleration of the adoption of (hybrid) forages in East Africa. Research centres want to continue their breeding and seed selection programmes to improve existing varieties and bring new varieties on the market. …”
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Evaluating variation in feed attributes of elite grain sorghum cultivars by Agyemang, K., Larbi, Asamoah, Murty, D.S.

“…Current cereal breeding programmes at commodity-oriented research centres emphasize grain yields with little consideration for fodder yield and quality. …”
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Cassava production improvement through staggered planting for industrial processing and utilization in eastern and southern zones of Tanzania by Masisila, F.F.

“…The experiment was conducted at Naliendele, Nachingwea and Ilonga TARI Research Centres in Tanzania. The experiment was laid out as split-split plot in a randomized complete block design with variety being main factor, harvesting time as sub plot and planting schedules as sub-sub plot with four replications at each site.Factor A with three levels which were Kiroba, Mkuranga 1 and Chereko variety. …”
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Labour productivity: The forgotten yield gap by Cock, James H., Prager, Steven D., Meinke, Holger, Echeverria, Ruben

“…Policies are needed that support the development of new enterprises, soft infrastructure, a stronger industrial base and inclusive partnerships with education providers such as universities, research centres, secondary and tertiary education facilities. …”
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Dissemination workshop report on livestock movement routes and resources maps in the southern Oromia and Somali regions, Ethiopia by Berhanu, Dagim

“…A total of 39 (38 male and 1 female) participants from ILRI, governmental offices at different levels, universities, research centres, pastoral community elders, development partners and professional associations attended the dissemination workshop. …”
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Scaling success: Expanding community-based breeding programs for sheep and goats in Ethiopia by Tolemariam, Taye, Abegaz, Solomon, Getachew, Tesfaye, Haile, Aynalem, Mourad, Rekik, Belay, Berhanu, Rischkowsky, Barbara A.

“…The program was primarily facilitated through research centres. However, participation steadily increased. …”
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Innovative haricot beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) seed system for smallholder farmers in Dale District, Southern Ethiopia: Experiences from IPMS by Yilma, Y., Berhe, Kahsay, Hoekstra, Dirk, Jaleta, Moti, Alemayehu, F., Gebrehawariat, K., Ayele, D.

“…To assist in this development, the Improving Productivity and Market Success (IPMS) of Ethiopian Farmers Project introduced a participatory market oriented value chain development approach with the key actors: farmers groups, the Woreda OoARD, farmers’ cooperative, Melkassa and Hawassa Agricultural Research Centres (ARC), and the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). …”
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Systems research experiences in Africa by Kategile, J.A., Smith, O.

“…The Animal Production Systems Research (APSR) was introduced to sub-Saharan African National Agricultural Research Systems (NARs) in mid-1980's by the International Agricultural Research Centres (IARCs) and donors. APRS was accepted by NARs after realizing that the traditional on-station research had failed to make any impact in the rural community. …”
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COSCA project description: COSCA working paper, No. 1 by Nweke, F.I.

“…The general objective of the Collaborative Study of Cassava in Africa (COSCA) is, to improve the relevance and impact of agricultural research on cassava by international agricultural research centres (!ARC) and national agricultural research systems (NARS) in Africa in order to take full advantage of the potential of cassava in increasing food production and incomes in Africa. …”
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Global survey of rice breeders to investigate characteristics and willingness to adopt alternative breeding methods by Lenaerts, Bert, Collard, Bertrand C. Y., Demont, Matty

“…Our results could be useful to develop targeted extension material or interventions for implementing new technologies, which could be useful to high-level agricultural managers, international research centres and aid agencies.…”
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