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Priority setting in research for sustainable land use: the case of Adja Plateau, Benin by Koudokpon, V., Brouwers, J., Versteeg, M., Budelman, A.

“…The Projet Recherche Appliquée en Milieu Réel is situated on the Adja Plateau, Southwest Benin. The project is responsible for a FSR&D programme that aims at sustainable use of the so-calledTerres de barre. …”
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Varietal identification key of the cultivated yams (Dioscorea cayenensis / Dioscorea rotundata complex) of Benin republic by Dansi, A., Mignouna, Hodeba D., Zoundjihékpon, J., Sangare, A., Asiedu, Robert, Quinz, F.M.

“…To ease the varietal identification within each varietal group, a practical identification key was constructed and a general directory of the Benin Republic cultivated yams belonging to the complex dioscorea cayenensis/Dioscorea rotundata (guinea yams) was prepared.…”
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Simulation model of Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in rural maize stores in the Republic of Benin by Meikle, W.G., Holst, N., Scholz, D., Markham, R.H.

“…The overall phenology of the simulated beetle dynamics reflected that of field data, although the model output tended to overestimate beetle population growth during the season and overall density late in the season. …”
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Host associated strains within Ugandan populations of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Genn.), (Hom., Aleyrodidae) by Legg, James P.

“…Studies were undertaken to investigate host relationships of populations of Bemisiu tubuci taken from the major crop hosts in Uganda. …”
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Between season survival of the grasshopper pathogen Melarhizium flavoviride in the Sahel by Thomas, M.B., Gbongboui, C., Lomer, C.J.

“…A significant positive relationship was identified between the probability of mortality at the beginning of one season and the density of infected cadaver s present in the habitat at the end of the previous season. …”
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The effect of nitrogen on the growth and development of giant witchweed, Striga hermonthica Benth: effect on cultured germinated seedlings in host absence by Igbinnosa, I., Cardwell, K.F., Okonkwo, S.N.C.

“…For the first time in sterile nutrient media in the absence of the host plant, different forms and rates of nitrogen compounds were screened for their effect on S. hermonthica Benth. shoot development beyond seed germination. …”
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Competition between Gyranusoidea tebygi and Anagyrus mangicola, parasitoids of the mango mealybug, Rastrococcus invadens: interspecific host discrimination and larval competition by Bokonon-Ganta, A.H., Alphen, J.J.M. van, Neuenschwander, Peter

“…The competition between Gyranusoidea tebygi Noyes and Anagyrus mangicola Noyes (both Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), exotic parasitoids of the mango mealybug, Rastrococcus invadens Williams (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) was studied in the laboratory. …”
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The influence of postflowering pests on cowpea seed yield with particular reference to damage by Heteroptera in southern Benin by Dreyer, H., Baumgaertner, J.U.

“…Stage-specific survival rates of cowpea seeds were evaluated in fields planted during both cropping seasons of 1991 and 1992 in southern Benin using Manly's regression model. Considerable seed damage could be recognised in all seed growth stages and reflected the variable pest infestations during a cropping season. …”
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Population dynamics and life tables of the mango mealbug, Rastrococcus invadens Williams, and its introduced natural enemy Gyranusoidea tebygi Noyes in Benin by Boavida, C., Neuenschwander, Peter

“…The populations of the exotic encyrtid G. tebygi, introduced into Benin in 1988 for control of the pest, were synchronized with the host populations. …”
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Tracking indirect beneficiaries of complex development interventions in agriculture. by Okello, J.J.

Subjects: “…beneficiaries…”
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Experience capitalization: Forget perfection! Practice helps writing better stories by Yilma, Mersha

“…I have been collecting data from the field and writing stories for more than 15 years. …”
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Experience capitalization: The end of a project is just the beginning by Tukundane, Nelson

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Implementing the Plant Treaty’s multilateral system of access and benefit-sharing in Rwanda: Background analysis, recommendations and draft legal text for consideration by Turamwishimiye, M.R., Gapusi, J.R.

“…The study analyzes options for implementing the Plant Treaty's multilateral system of access and benefit-sharing in Rwanda. The study includes an overview of a range of pre-existing Rwandan national policies and laws that are of potential relevance when developing a strategy for implementing the multilateral system, identifying complementarities and (in a few rare cases) conflicts between those policies and laws and Rwanda's commitments under the Plant Treaty. …”
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Genotyping by sequencing provides new insights into the diversity of Napier grass (Cenchrus purpureus) and reveals variation in genome-wide LD patterns between collections by Muktar, Meki S., Teshome, A., Hanson, Jean, Negawo, Alemayehu T., Habte, Ermias, Domelevo Entfellner, Jean-Baka, Ki-Won Lee, Jones, Christopher S.

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Productivity benchmarks for community-based genetic improvement of Abergelle, Central Highland and Woyto-Guji indigenous goat breeds in Ethiopia by Jembere, Temergen, Haile, Aynalem, Dessie, Tadelle, Kebede, Kefelegn, Okeyo Mwai, Ally, Rischkowsky, Barbara A.

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The SwaziBeef Project: Successes, challenges and lessons learnt. Proceedings of a Writeshop, South Africa, 24–27 June 2018 by Dube, Sikhalazo, Shabangu, S., Manyatsi, J., Nhleko, P., Thwala, M., Sihlongonyane, M., Mtimet, Nadhem

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Behavioural responses of bean flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti) to vegetative and floral volatiles from different cowpea cultivars by Diabate, S., Deletre, E., Murungi, L.K., Fiaboe, K.K.M., Subramanian, S., Wesonga, J., Martin, T.

“…Bean flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti) is a key pest of cowpea (Vigna unguicalata) in Africa. …”
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Behavioural response of alate Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae) to volatiles from different cowpea cultivars by Diabate, S., Deletre, E., Murungi, L.K., Fiaboe, K.K.M., Wesonga, J., Martin, T.

Subjects: “…behavioral sciences…”
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Reflections on and suggestions for reporting vulnerability research: How can peer reviewed articles reflect complex practice in low consensus fields such that they better support review and synthesis? by Tamas, Peter A., Delaney, Aogán, Crane, Todd A., Hengeveld, Geerten M.

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Effect of drought stress on the genetic architecture of photosynthate allocation and remobilization in pods of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), a key species for food security by Berny Mier y Teran, Jorge Carlos, Konzen, Enéas R., Palkovic, Antonia, Tsai, Siu Mui, Rao, Idupulapati M., Beebe, Stephen E., Gepts, Paul L.

Subjects: “…common beans…”
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