IITA Bibliography

IITA Bibliography is a collection of agricultural research publications produced by IITA scientists, research fellows, and students from 1972 to date. The collection includes journal articles, books and book chapters, conference proceedings, training and extension materials, theses, and other publications. IITA conducts research in these thematic areas: biotechnology and plant breeding, natural resource management, social science and agribusiness, plant production and plant health, and nutrition and human health.

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  • Delineation of tuber development in African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa (Hochst ex. A. Rich) Harms 

    Ojuederie, T.C. (University of Ibadan, 2021)
    African yam bean (AYB) belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is an orphan crop with so many potentials that have not been well utilised. It produces both edible seeds and tubers with high nutritional values. However, the crop is grown mainly for the seeds in West Africa, but the tubers are mainly consumed in East and Central Africa. The dual food advantage of AYB is yet to be fully tapped, due to the irregular tuberization in accessions. This study therefore characterised tuber development in AYB ...

  • Does social capital influence adoption of conservation agriculture among smallholder farmers in Malawi? 

    Mathanda, H.; Pangapanga-Phiri, I.; Hirpa Tufa, A.; Mangisoni, J.; Alene, A.; Chikoye, D. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 2024-12)
    Reducing Malawi's persistent food insecurity requires increased and sustainable agricultural productivity despite worsening climate shocks and soil degradation. This study focuses on social capital as a catalyst for the uptake of Conservation Agriculture (CA), a sustainable cropping technique that can address these problems. Despite several initiatives from NGOs and the Malawian government, as well as scientific data supporting CA, adoption rates remain below expectations. The study used secondary ...

  • Understanding adoption of conservation agriculture practices in Southern Africa: insights from household and community surveys and their implication for scaling: a synthesis report 

    Chikoye, D.; Alene, A.; Hirpa Tufa, A.; Ngoma, H.; Marenya. P.; Thierfelder, C. (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture; International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, 2024-12)

  • Protocols for innovative agroecological soil, water and integrated pest management practices: management techniques, trials establishment and monitoring 

    Korir, H.; Sakha, M.; Gumo, P.; Bolo, P.; Adoyo, B.; Mbelwa, M.; Kuria, A.; Mihindo, N.; Kiruthi, E.; Syano, N.; Kihoro, N.; Baijukya, F.; Fuchs, L.E. (2024-07)
    This technical guide seeks to help farmers and other land managers to better understand the technicalities of a range of innovative agroecological practices, and to share the acquired and applied knowledge with other interested farmers. The guide outlines the central technical aspects of selected innovative agroecological practices and procedures for setting up, implementing, and monitoring the testing of the selected innovative practices. This guide has been designed within the CGIAR Agroecology ...

  • Comparing fresh root yield and quality of certified and farmer-saved cassava seed 

    Yabeja, J.W.; Manoko, M.L.K.; Legg, J. (2024-09-06)
    Formal systems supporting the delivery of high-quality cassava seed are being established in several key cassava producing countries in Africa. Questions remain, however, about the value of certified cassava seed when compared to seed which is recycled multiple times, which is standard farmer practice. A study was therefore conducted to compare fresh cassava root yields of high-quality seed (HQS) versus farmer-saved (recycled) seed (FSS) for three widely grown improved cassava varieties in Tanzania ...

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