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A first interspecific Oryza sativa x Oryza glaberrima microsatellite-based genetic linkage map by Lorieux, Mathias, Ndjiondjop, M.N., Ghesquière, A.

“…The main interests of such a PCR-based map for African rice breeding are discussed, including gene and QTL localisation, marker-assisted selection, and the development of interspecific introgression lines.…”
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Kompetitive Allele Specific PCR (KASP) Markers for Potato: An Effective Tool for Increased Genetic Gains by Kante, M., Lindqvist-Kreuze, H., Portal, L., David, M., Gastelo, M.

“…Routine implementation of the developed markers in a breeding program would assist with better allocation of resources and enable precise characterization of breeding material, thereby leading to increased genetic gains.…”
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Climate Security Programming Dashboard for Climate Finance (CSPDxCF): Guidebook and methodology by Scartozzi, Cesare Marco, Caroli, Giulia, Sarzana, Carolina, Läderach, Peter R.D., Pacillo, Grazia, Elnur, Rawie Ibrahim, Hyslop, Daniel, Hahn, Andreas Luis, Azar, Elio

“…The Climate Security Programming Dashboard for Climate Finance (CSPDxCF) represents a novel, comprehensive tool designed to assist international financial institutions and climate funds in conducting conflict-sensitive assessments and receiving tailored guidance for their funded projects. …”
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Tropical forest management and climate change adaptation by Guariguata, Manuel R.

“…Prioritizing adaptation in national development and forestry planning can serve as a first step towards incorporating climate change into tropical forestry management.…”
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Livestock and poverty reduction in India: findings from the ODI Livelihood Options Project by Deshingkar, P., Farrington, John, Rao, L., Akter, S., Sharma, P., Freeman, H.A., Reddy, J.

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Inventory, characterization and monitoring by Tixier-Boichard, M., Ayalew, W., Han Jianlin

“…Thus, risk status indicators for use during the monitoring process need to be defined following the inventory and characterization steps.This paper discusses methods and criteria currently available, from research and past experience, for inventory, characterization and monitoring of animal genetic resources, with the view to assist in the development of a more comprehensive framework. …”
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A multiple criteria decision making approach to manure management systems in the Netherlands by Gebrezgabher, Solomie A., Meuwissen, M.P.M., Lansink, A.G.J.M.O.

“…Manure management decisions involve a number of decision makers with different and conflicting views of what is acceptable in the context of sustainable development. This paper developed a decision-making tool based on a multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) approach to address the manure management problems in the Netherlands. …”
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Mathematical modelling of livestock production systems: Application of the Texas A & M University beef cattle production model to Botswana by International Livestock Centre for Africa

“…ILCA, therefore sponsored the application of the TAMU model in Botswana with the objectives of introducing computer-based modelling techniques to researchers and identifying where applications of modelling techniques would assist research and development activities. The first section of this report outlines the two basic systems of beef cattle production in Botswana and principal research findings. …”
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Using the economic surplus model to measure potential returns to international livestock research. The case of trypanosomosis vaccine research by Kristjanson, Patricia M., Rowlands, G.J., Swallow, B.M., Kruska, Russell L., Leeuw, P.N. de, Nagda, S.M.

“…The results suggest that the potential benefits of trypanosomiasis control, in terms of meat and milk productivity alone are worth over US$ 700 million per year in Africa. The methodology developed in this study can be used to measure the benefits of alleviating constraints to livestock production and the potential returns to research and development approaches addressing those constraints. …”
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Inventory, characterization and monitoring by Tixier-Boichard, M., Ayalew, W., Han Jianlin

“…This paper discusses methods and criteria currently available, from research and past experience, for inventory, characterization and monitoring of animal genetic resources, with the view to assist in the Development of a more comprehensive framework. …”
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Cassava diseases: ecology and control by Legg, James P.

“…Control programs have primarily focused on developing than deploying host plant resistance. Good sources of resistance are available for CMD and cassava bacterial blight (CBB), and germplasm improvement work is increasingly being strengthened through the development of molecular markers for marker-assisted breeding and transgenic approaches. …”
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Gender mainstreaming in root tuber and banana crops seed systems interventions: identification of lessons learnt and gaps by Mudege, Netsayi N., Torres, S.

“…Over the years the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) has conducted research and developed seed systems’ interventions to promote the availability, accessibility and utilization of clean seed. …”
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Applied genomics in the improvement of crops grown in Africa by Crouch, J.H., Ortíz, R.

“…There are many on-going applications of DNA markers in research-for-development and crop improvement for crops grown by African farmers. …”
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Letter from CGIAR Chairman W. David Hopper to the Heads of CGIAR Delegations, April 10, 1989 by Hopper, W. David

“…There was also agreement on forming a support group to assist the IUFRO Special Development Cooperation Program pending longer term CGIAR action.Other matters discussed included dissatisfaction with the excessive length of the Canberra agenda, and an announcement by the CGIAR Executive Secretary that the board of IBPGR had decided to recommend acceptance of an invitation from DANIDA to move to Copenhagen.…”
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Cassava biotechnology research at CIAT/Colombia by Fregene, Martin A., Ceballos, H., Roca, W., Okogbenin, Emmanuel, Akano, A., Mba, Chikelu, Chavarriaga Aguirre, Paul, Tohme, Joseph M., Ospina Patiño, Bernardo

“…Cassava biotechnology research at CIAT falls into three broad areas, namely: genetic transformation, molecular marker development/marker-assisted breeding, and the rapid multiplication of healthy planting material. …”
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CRP-Commissioned External Evaluation of the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals by Hillocks, Rory, Kumar, Ravinder, Martin, Adrienne, Robinson, Jonathan, Rothschild, George, Thangata, Paul

“…The evaluation is one of the five CRP commissioned evaluations requested by the CGIAR Fund Council, to assist and inform the planning and approval process for Phase II of the CRPs. …”
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QTL analysis for grain iron and zinc concentrations in two O. nivara derived backcross populations by Swamy, B.P.M., Kaladhar, K., Anuradha, K., Batchu, Anil K., Longvah, T., Sarla, N.

“…Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for grain mineral elements can assist in faster and more precise development of micronutrient dense rice varieties through marker-assisted breeding. …”
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Molecular breeding for stress tolerance in sesame by Weldemichael, Micheale Yifter, Gebremedhn, Hailay Mehari, Runo, Steven, Gandhi, Harish

“…These markers can then be applied in marker-assisted selection to develop resilient cultivars, ensuring stable yields under changing climate conditions.…”
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Resource management domains in forestry research by Booth, T.H., Turnbull, J.W.

“…A major limitation to the development of environmental domains has been the difficulty in incorporating soils data at the high resolutions often required for GIS analysis. …”
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Safeguarding good health of consumers: the opportunities and challenges of attaining quality compliance for processed cassava products in Africa by Abass, A., Missanga, M., Mosha, C., Mukuka, I., Ranaivoson, R., Bah, A.J., Fannah, S., James, B., Dziedzoave, N.T., Waithaka, M., Cromme, N.

“…The continuing efforts by IITA and partners, under the CFC-ESA and UPoCA projects, in assisting stakeholders alleviate these challenges are presented. …”
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