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An operational model for implementing conservation action by Knight, A., Cowling, R.M., Campbell, Bruce M.

“…Operational models developed to date have largely been linear, simplistic, and focused on the systematic assessment of biological entities. …”
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Adaptation of the CROPGRO growth model to velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens). II. Cultivar evaluation and model testing by Hartkamp, A.D., Hoogenboom, Gerrit, Gilbert, R.A., Benson, T., Tarawali, Shirley A., Gijsman, A.J., Bowen, W., White, Jeffrey W.

“…To provide these benefits, the crop must attain rapid ground cover and develop substantial aboveground biomass. To assist biophysical targeting of the crop to environments that can provide adequate growth conditions, the CROPGRO model was adapted to simulate velvet bean growth and development. …”
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Multilevel stakeholder influence mapping in climate change adaptation regimes by Sova, Chase, Chaudhury, Abrar S., Helfgott, Ariella E.S.

“…In doing so, they have shed light on persistent inequalities in status quo development regimes and asymmetrical power balances between stakeholders. …”
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Sustainable management of globally significant endemic ruminant livestock in West Africa: Guidelines for the replication and improvement of the N’Dama cattle breeding program of Th... by Marshall, Karen, Dempfle, L.

“…This document is designed to assist countries partnered to the project ‘Sustainable Management of Globally Significant Endemic Ruminant Livestock in West Africa’ (PROGEBE www.progebe.net) in the development of plans for N’Dama cattle within breed improvement programs, following the 3-tier (nucleus/multiplier/ commercial) model of The Gambia. …”
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Solar drying technology: a pilot design in Benin Republic by Alenkhe, E.B., Onadipe, O.O., Sanni, Lateef O.

“…An appropriate drying system remains a critical factor for the development of cassava enterprises in Africa, most especially at the rural sector. …”
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Control of banana Xanthomonas wilt disease using genetic engineering by Tripathi, L., Tripathi, J.N., Tushemereirwe, Wilberforce K.

“…Prospects of developing cultivarswith resistance to BXW through conventional breeding are limited, as no source ofgermplasm exhibiting resistance against XCM has been identified. …”
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Analysis of West African Countries’ Commitments to Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by iGST WA Hub

“…Climate change presents significant threats to development, economic growth, and human well-being. …”
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Participatory tree domestication by Gonsalves, Julian Francis

“…Villagers are helped to develop local nurseries, taught skills of vegetative propagation, and assisted with the technical implementation of selecting superior trees for cultivar development that meet specific market-oriented  ‘ideotypes.’ …”
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Insurance as an agricultural disaster risk management tool: evidence and lessons learned from South Asia by Amarnath, Giriraj, Ghosh, Surajit, Alahacoon, Niranga, Ravan, Shirish Kumar, Taneja, P.K., Dave, Nisarg, Srivastava, Sanjay K.

“…Scaling up such schemes has the potential to meet the needs of very vulnerable groups, especially women and assist governments in meeting global development goals.…”
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USU irrigation main system hydraulic model: Replication of modeling capability in other countries by Merkley, G.P., Pojsoontorn, C., Kawsard, K., Walker, W.R., Skogerboe, G.V.

“…The computerized model was developed at Utah State University (USU) under the Water Management Synthesis II Project, funded and assisted by USAID through the Consortium for International Development. …”
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Recent research accomplishments on early detection of Xylella fastidiosa outbreaks in the Mediterranean Basin by Velasco-Amo, María P., Vicent, Antonio, Zarco-Tejada, Pablo J., Navas-Cortés, Juan A., Landa, Blanca B.

“…Xylella fastidiosa is a major transboundary plant pest, causing severe socioeconomic impacts. Development of preventive strategies and methods for surveillance, early detection, monitoring, and accurate diagnosis of X. fastidiosa and its vectors, are keys to preventing the effects of this plant pathogen, and assist timely eradication or optimisation of containment measures. …”
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How can African agriculture adapt to climate change: Perceptions of stakeholders on climate change and adaptation strategies in Ethiopia by Admassie, Assefa, Adenew, Berhanu, Tadege, Abebe

“…Securing Ethiopia's economic and social well-being in the face of climate change requires that policymakers and stakeholders work together to integrate climate change adaptation into the country's development process. Three stakeholder discussion forums held in 2006 in Addis Ababa, Awassa, and Bahir Dar as part of the project, Food and Water Security under Global Change: Developing Adaptive Capacity with a Focus on Rural Africa, were attended by representatives of the government, civil society, business sector, and local communities. …”
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Transgenic bananas with enhanced resistance against Xanthomonas wilt disease by Tripathi, L., Tripathi, J.N., Tushemereirwe, Wilberforce K., Arinaitwe, G., Kiggundu, A.

“…The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in partnership with the National Agriculture Research Organization (NARO), Uganda and the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF), have developed hundreds of transgenic bananas constitutively expressing the Hypersensitive Response Assisting Protein (Hrap) or Plant Ferredoxin Like Protein (Pflp) gene originated from sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum). …”
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Malawi: an atlas of social statistics by Benson, Todd

“…The spatial patterns seen in the atlas will provide the reader with insights regarding key geographic facors associated with poverty, thereby assisting in the development and in the geographic targeting of programs designed to reduce it." from Back Cover.…”
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Inter-Center Cooperation: Actual and Potential: Discussion Paper for the Technical Advisory Committee by Gamble, W.K.

“…The paper was prepared to assist TAC in its development of general guidelines and mechanisms for facilitating productive cooperation between IARCs in areas in which their mandates overlap. …”
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D4N2024 Presentation Showcase – Thematic Session 5b: Addressing nutrition challenges in vulnerable populations by Thapaliya, Pragya, Sheuly, Afsana Habib, Gadhavi, Alfa, El-Kour, Tatyana, Akter, Fahmida, Das, Pinaki, Dirghayu, K. C., Shirisha, P., Rinky, Farhana, Kumar, Raj, Yasin, Rahima

“…D4N2024 Presentation Showcase – Thematic Session 5b: Addressing nutrition challenges in vulnerable populations Oral presentations Enhancing Nutrition Through Home-Grown School Meal Programs: Policy, Governance, and Capacity Building in Rural Nepal Pragya Thapaliya, Programme Manager, Mercy Corps Empowering Adolescent Girls through Food Security and Economic Empowerment: Evidence from Bangladesh Afsana Habib Sheuly, Head of Nutrition and Health, Helen Keller International Diversifying food plates of tribal farmer households of Dangs by changing behaviour patterns around millets Alfa Gadhavi, Deputy Manager (Health & Nutrition), Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Double burden of malnutrition and its determinants among adolescent girls and boys (10-19 years): Evidence from a nationwide longitudinal survey in Bangladesh Fahmida Akter, Assistant Scientist, BRAC University Hidden Hunger: A Longitudinal Study of Nutritional Insecurity among Non-Poor Tribal and Non-Tribal Households in West Bengal, India Pinaki Das, Professor, Vidyasagar University Rapid-fire presentations Prevalence and determinants of the Double Burden of Malnutrition among Adolescents in Nepal: Results from an urban sample Dirghayu K.C., Research Coordinator, Public Health Promotion and Development Organization The importance of revisiting regional inequalities in the nutrition status of women and children: an empirical study from India P Shirisha, Project Research Scientist-II, ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology Factors associated with different form of malnutrition and their co-existence among 6-59 Months old children in Bangladesh: Findings from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Farhana Rinky, Research Assistant, Center for NCD and Nutrition, BRAC JPG School of Public Health, BRAC University and Institute of Food Science and Technology Impact Evaluation of Community Clinic Intervention on Maternal Healthcare Utilization in the Slums of Delhi Raj Kumar, Research Scholar, Jawaharlal Nehru University Nutritional Antenatal Care Strategies Rahima Yasin, Research Coordinator, Institute of Global Health and Development, the Aga Khan University Hospital…”
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Control asistido por magnetismo de ovocitos y embriones a través de nanopartículas unidas a la zona pelúcida by Garrappa, Gabriela

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Foresight for Future Planning Training Series: Information Pack by Chesterman, Sabrina, Neely, Constance

“…The training series equips users to practically apply a range of foresight tools and methods for innovative research in development prioritisation, specifically assisting in strateg ic planning and policy formulation for climate-relevant transformation in agriculture and food systems.…”
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Training of Trainers (ToT) Report on Rice-Fish Suitability Decision Support System Modelling, Myanmar by Moet, Palal

“…The idea is that the trainers from DOA/DOF are to train the DOA/DOF staff from Ayeyarwady region, being monitored and assisted by the IWMI training team.…”
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CGIAR Center Directors Committee Minutes, Presiding Chair, G. Hawtin by CGIAR Center Directors Committee

“…CDC at this meeting, also approve the establishment of a Central Advisory Service to advise the centers on IPR matters and consider the use of the Ford Foundation’s organizational strengthening program to assist centers in global marketing, inter-center team building, board development and the gender and diversity program. …”
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