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Operationalizing inclusive innovation: Lessons from innovation platforms in livestock value chains in India and Mozambique por Swaans, Cornelis P.M., Boogaard, Birgit K., Bendapudi, R., Taye, H., Hendrickx, Saskia C.J., Klerkx, Laurens

“…Furthermore, local institutions embedded in norms and values are crucial to understand people's decisions. Due to weak linkages between value chain actors, innovation brokers have a vital role in facilitating the innovation process. …”
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An analysis of power dynamics within innovation platforms for natural resource management por Cullen, Beth, Tucker, Josephine, Snyder, Katherine A., Lema, Zelalem, Duncan, Alan J.

“…Findings suggest that while IPs may achieve some short-term success in creating spaces for wider participation in decision-making processes, they may be significantly influenced by forms of power which may not always be visible or easily challenged.…”
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Social dimensions of procurement auctions for environmental service contracts: Evaluating trade-offs between cost-effectiveness and participation by the poor in rural Tanzania por Jindal R, Kerr JM, Ferraro, P.J., Swallow, B.M.

“…Although aspects of our auction design limit the strength of some of the conclusions we draw from the data, our study shows how pilot auctions can assist decision makers in estimating payment levels for PES contracts. …”
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Addressing food scarcity in marginalized mountain environments: A participatory seed management initiative with women and men in Eastern Nepal por Gurung, Barun, Gurung, Pabitra

“…A strategy to develop capacity among women and men engaged in farming through a local community development organization was devised in consultation with the community, on the basis of criteria for participation by innovators and in recognition of gender-differentiated knowledge and the respective roles of women and men. …”
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Assessment of genetic diversity in Venezuelan rice cultivars using simple sequence repeats markers por Ghneim-Herrera, Thaura, Posso Duque, D., Pérez Almeida, Iris B., Torrealba N., G.T., Pieters, AJ, Martínez Racines, César Pompilio, Tohme, Joseph M.

“…A total of 203 alleles were detected, the number of alleles (NA) per marker ranged from 2 to 9, with an average of 4.23. The average genic diversity (H) over all SSR loci for the 18 genotypes was 0.524, ranging from 0.105 to 0.815. …”
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Implementing farmers' rights in genetic resources: Approaches to benefit sharing por Pachico, Douglas H.

“…This model could serve as a basis for calculating benefits sharing formula for the International Fund for Plant Genetic Resources as envisioned by FAO as the mechanism for compensating for Farmers' Rights.…”
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Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site socio-economic baseline study por Nkonya, Ephraim M., Pali, Pamela N., Oduol, Judith, Andam, Kwaw S., Kato, Edward

“…(v) Innovative information organization and sharing systems will enhance uptake of technologies and improve decision making. (vi) Strengthened local governance through improved community facilitation improves ability to influence development policy and advocate for support to local marketing and natural resource management initiatives. …”
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Cassava biotechnology priority setting: old hat for a new tool por Henry, Guy, Thro, Ann Marie, Lynam, John K.

“…The final product must be a user-friendly decision making tool. Any priority setting method is of value only if it is dynamic and flexible…”
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The costs of uncoordinated infrastructure management in multi-reservoir river basins por Jeuland, M., Baker, J., Bartlett, R., Lacombe, Guillaume

“…In the real world, investment and operational decisions for specific projects are often made without full consideration of potential downstream impacts. …”
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Genetic evaluation of micronutrient traits in diploid potato from a base population of Andean Landrace Cultivars por Paget, M., Amoros, W., Salas, E., Eyzaguirre, R., Alspach, P., Apiolaza, L., Noble, A.D., Bonierbale, Merideth W.

“…An improved understanding of the genetic variation of important micronutrient traits within a potato breeding population will help devise breeding strategies for the biofortification of this important food staple. …”
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Fruit Quality Traits Have Played Critical Roles in Domestication of the Apple por Khan, M.A., Olsen, K.M., Sovero, V., Kushad, M.M., Korban, S.S.

“…A total of 67 loci, including 13 genomic SNPs and 54 genic SNPs, have been identified as potential targets for selection during evolution of the apple genome from its wild progenitor M. sieversii. …”
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Distribution and seasonal abundance of Potato Tuber Moth: Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Nepal por Giri, Y.P., Thapa, R.B., Dangi, N., Aryal, S., Shrestha, S.M., Pradhan, S.B., Sporleder, M.

“…The understanding of PTM population dynamics could be useful to make suitable management decision. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijasbt.v2i3.10794 Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol. 2(3): 270-274…”
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OPTIWAM: An intelligent tool for optimizing irrigation water management in coupled reservoir–groundwater systems por Fowe, T., Nouiri, I., Ibrahim, B., Karambiri, H., Paturel, J.E.

“…The objectives and constraints were combined into a fitness function using a weighting factor and the penalty approaches. The decision variable was water allocation for irrigation demand from reservoir and groundwater. …”
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Mapping of soil properties and land degradation risk in Africa using MODIS reflectance por Vågen, Tor-Gunnar, Winowiecki, Leigh Ann, Tondoh, Jérôme E., Tamene, Lulseged D., Gumbricht, Thomas

“…There is a need for up-to-date assessments and maps of soil properties and land health at scales relevant for decision-making and management, including for properties that are dynamic and hence change in response to management. …”
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Impacts of climate change on farm income security in Central Asia: An integrated modeling approach por Bobojonov, Ihtiyor, Aw-Hassan, Aden A.

“…Increased risk due to global warming has already become embedded in agricultural decision making in Central Asia and uncertainties are projected to increase even further. …”
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Optimizing the use of breed types in developing country livestock production systems: A neglected research area por Marshall, Karen

“…Results of these studies would primarily assist stakeholders in agriculture, including both policy makers and livestock keepers, to make informed decisions on the potential use of new breed types.…”
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Responding to climate related risks to address food insecurity in Nyando, Kenya por CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security

“…The approach is based on a climate-smart village (CSV) model, focusing on improving local knowledge of climate risks and variability in seasonal rainfall, dry spells, and diseases and pests to inform farming decisions. The goal is to respond to climate variability, improve food security and enhance household incomes. …”
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Consumer perceptions of fruit and vegetable quality: certification and other options for safeguarding public health in West Africa por Keraita, Bernard N., Drechsel, Pay

“…To safeguard public health, alternative measures are needed to support consumers’ risk awareness and decision making. The review looked at common and less-common options to trigger and support behavioral change, including safety labeling (certification), corporate social responsibility models, incentive systems and social marketing of safe practices, to address potential food safety risks from farming in urban and peri-urban areas. …”
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Smallholder goat production and marketing: A gendered baseline study from Inhassoro District Mozambique por Boogaard, Birgit K., Waithanji, Elizabeth M., Poole, Elizabeth J., Cadilhon, Joseph J.

“…Building on the sustainable livelihoods framework, adapted for gender and assets, this paper demonstrates that women in male-headed households rarely have control over income from goat sales and that meanings of “joint” ownership, decision making and asset control differ by gender. …”
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Silvopastoral systems in Latin America: mitigation opportunities for men and women livestock producers por Gumucio, Tatiana, Mora Benard, María Alejandra, Clavijo, Mónica, Hernández, María Camila, Tafur, Mariana, Twyman, Jennifer

“…Recognition of the significance and economic value of the non-remunerated labor that rural women do will be critical for the development of informed decision-making on mitigation options.…”
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