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Nutritional ecology of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) and fallow deer (Dama dama L.) by Rautiainen, Heidi

“…On an evolutionary time scale competition for food drives species formation by genetic adaptations to the environment and subsequent niche separation of species. …”
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Molekylärgenetisk analys av dilaterad cardiomyopati hos hund by Kanold, Anja

“…The SNP was evaluated for genetic association to DCM. However, the SNP did not cause any change in amino acids and neither of the alleles showed association with DCM. …”

Method evaluation of GIS-based prediction tools for biodiversity by Birgersson, Malin

“…The empirical model is based on occurrence data, a biotope map and software called Genetic Algorithm for Rule-set Production (GARP), which predict species distribution. …”
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Phenotypic differences between plus-tree progenies of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and a comparison with Norway spruce (Picea abies) by López-Andújar Fustel, Teresa

“…The estimations of heritability values showed low values between 14-17% for height (age 6), dbh (age 13) and wood density (age 22). …”
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The business of business is the common good by Bergeling, Emma

“…New economic theories that seek compatibility with human needs and our planet’s finite resources are emerging within different academic disciplines. …”
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Control biológico de patógenos foliares by Cotes Prado, Alba Marina, Zapata Narváez, Yimmy Alexander, Beltrán Acosta, Camilo Rubén, Kobayashi, Sadao, Uribe Gutiérrez, Liz Alejandra, Elad, Yigal

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Studies for improving pollination and fertilization efficiency in East African Highland Matooke and Mchare Bananas (Musa spp.) by Waniale, A.

“…Conventional genetic improvement of bananas through hybridization is slow due to the complexity of factors that lead to sterility. …”
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Global approaches to cocoa germplasm utilization and conservation: Final report of the CFC/ICCO/IPGRI project on ”Cocoa Germplasm Utilization and Conservation: a Global Approach” (... by Eskes, A.B., Efron, Y., International Cocoa Organization, International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

“…The Common Fund for Commodities acknowledges the significant inputs of both the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) as Project Supervisory Body, and the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) as Project Executing Agency for the successful implementation of the project in 12 countries. …”
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First detection of African swine fever (ASF) virus genotype X and serogroup 7 in symptomatic pigs in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Bisimwa, P.N., Ongus, J.R., Tiambo, Christian K., Machuka, Eunice M., Bisimwa, E.B., Steinaa, Lucilla, Pelle, Roger

“…The present study aimed at investigating the genetic diversity of ASFV strains in symptomatic pigs in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). …”
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Ex-ante assessment of returns on research investments to address the impact of Fusarium Wilt tropical race 4 on global banana production by Staver, Charles, Pemsl, Diemuth E., Scheerer, Lars, Vicente, Luis P., Dita Rodriguez, Miguel Angel

“…As part of a multi-crop ex ante assessment of returns on research investments conducted by the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers, and Bananas (RTB) from 2012 to 2016, four FWB research options were assessed: (i) improved exclusion, surveillance, eradication, and containment (ESEC) measures to reduce Foc TR4 spread, (ii) integrated crop and disease management (ICDM) to facilitate production of partially FWB resistant cultivars on Foc-infested soils, (iii) conventional breeding of FWB-resistant cultivars (CBRC), and (iv) genetically modified (GM) FWB-resistant cultivars (GMRC). …”
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The first genotype II African swine fever virus isolated in Africa provides insight into the current Eurasian pandemic by Njau, Emma P., Domelevo Entfellner, Jean-Baka, Machuka, Eunice M., Bochere, Edwina N., Cleaveland, S., Shirima, G.M., Kusiluka, L.J.M., Upton, C., Bishop, Richard P., Pelle, Roger, Okoth, Edward A.

“…It therefore provides baseline information for future analyses of the diversity and phylogeography of this globally important genetic sub-group of ASF viruses.…”
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Appraisal of the Sesame production opportunities and constraints, and farmer-preferred varieties and traits, in eastern and southwestern Ethiopia by Teklu, D.H., Shimelis, Hussein, Abebe, A.T., Abady, S.

“…Therefore, there is a need for a dedicated sesame genetic improvement programme by integrating the above key production constraints and market- and farmer-preferred traits to develop and deploy new generation varieties to enhance the production, productivity, and adoption of sesame cultivars in Ethiopia.…”
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Cassava Brown Streak Disease response and association with agronomic traits in elite Nigerian cassava cultivars by Ano, C.U., Ochwo-Ssemakula, Mildred, Ibanda, A., Ozimati, A., Gibson, P., Onyeka, J., Njoku, D., Egesi, Chiedozie N., Kawuki, R.S.

“…Highest and lowest plot-based heritability estimates for CBSD were registered for CBSD root severity (CBSDrs) (0.71) and CBSD6i (0.5). …”
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Potential use of denitrifying bacteria in reduction of nitrogenous compounds in the effluent discharged into lake Victoria, Kenya by Wachira, J.M.

“…The phylogenetic analyses was done using Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis MEGA X using the neighbor-joining method. …”
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Genomic surveillance of Rift Valley fever virus: From sequencing to lineage assignment by Juma, John, Fonseca, V., Konongoi, Samson L., Heusden, P. van, Roesel, Kristina, Sang, R., Bett, Bernard K., Christoffels, A., Oliveira, T. de, Oyola, Samuel O.

“…Genetic evolution of Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) in Africa has been shaped mainly by environmental changes such as abnormal rainfall patterns and climate change that has occurred over the last few decades. …”
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Evidence of co-exposure with Brucella spp, Coxiella burnetii, and Rift Valley fever virus among various species of wildlife in Kenya by Gakuya, F., Akoko, James M., Wambua, Lillian, Nyamota, Richard, Ronoh, B., Lekolool, I., Mwatondo, Athman, Muturi, Mathew, Ouma, C., Nthiwa, D., Middlebrook, E., Fair, J., Gachohi, J., Njenga, K., Bett, Bernard K.

“…Background Co-infection, especially with pathogens of dissimilar genetic makeup, may result in a more devastating impact on the host. …”
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Utility of Ugandan genomic selection cassava breeding populations for prediction of cassava viral disease resistance and yield in West African clones by Ozimati, A., Ezuma, W., Manze, F., Iragaba, P., Kanaabi, M., Ano, C.U., Egesi, Chiedozie N., Kawuki, R.S.

“…Africa alongside CMD and fresh root yield (FRW). First, we tracked genetic gain through the current three cycles of GS in Uganda. …”
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Diversities In Motion: Multifunctionality of Maize Production in Different Family Farming Systems in South and Central Mexico by Boué, C., Zepeda Villarreal, Ernesto Adair, Martínez García, Gloria, López Ridaura, Santiago, Barba-Escoto, Luis, Camacho Villa, Tania Carolina

“…Results: It was found that: (1) there is a clearly distinguishable PU gradient (where, in addition to the existence of commercial and subsistence units, three others were identified, with direct implications for the design of public policy) that use maize with several purposes; (2) multifunctionality is associated with the diversity of uses and genetic materials that PUs have, and; (3) the variety of functions of maize changes according to the importance of maize in each type of unit and trough time. …”
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Universities are committed to supporting CBBP to synergize learning, research, and community services by Belay, Berhanu, Getachew, Tesfaye, Haile, Aynalem

“…A community-Based Breeding program is an alternative genetic improvement approach under smallholder livestock keeper management conditions. …”
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Genome-wide association analyses of agronomic traits and Striga hermonthica resistance in pearl millet by Rouamba, Armel, Shimelis Hussien, Drabo, Inoussa, Mrema, Emmanuel, Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng, Mwadzingeni, Learnmore, Rathore, Abhishek

“…The objective of this study was to undertake genome-wide association analyses of agronomic traits and Sh resistance among 150 pearl millet genotypes to identify genetic markers for marker-assisted breeding and trait introgression. …”
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