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    • Influence of soil moisture stress on vegetative growth and root yield of some cassava genotypes for better selection strategy in screen house conditions and different agro-ecologies in Nigeria 

      Adetoro, N.A.; Mouritala, S. (IntechOpen, 2022-07-05)
      Cassava is a vital staple crop for many African populations particularly in Nigeria. This study was conducted to determine the effect of soil moisture on the performance of selected 12 cassava genotypes that were evaluated for yield and related traits under three percentages of field capacity (75% – control, 50%, and 25%) in the screen house and field conditions in three agro-ecologies (Ibadan-Derived Savanna, Mokwa-Southern Guinea Savanna, and Zaria-Northern Guinea Savanna) and randomized complete ...

    • Biotechnology approaches in breeding for biotic stress resistance in yam (Dioscorea spp.) 

      Agre, A.P.; Mondo, J.; Edemodu, A.; Matsumoto, R.; Kolade, O.; Kumar, P.L.; Asiedu, R.; Akoroda, M.O.; Bhattacharjee, R.; Gedil, M.; Adebola, P.O.; Asfaw, A. (Springer, 2022)
      Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a major staple and cash crop in tropical and subtropical regions. However, biotic (fungus, viruses, tuber rots, nematodes, insects, etc.) and abiotic stresses (drought, low soil fertility, etc.) substantially impact the productivity and quality of yam crop in regions where it is majorly cultivated. Developing and deploying resilient cultivars is a cost-effective and environmentally sound approach to enhance productivity in stressful environments. Breeding initiatives in yam ...

    • Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS): untapped potential for enhancing food and nutrition securities in sub-Saharan Africa 

      Abdullahi, W.M.; Mu'az, S.A.; Togola, A.; Mohammed, G.S.; Umar, M.L.; Ongom, P.O.; Echekwu, C.; Boukar, O. (Springer, 2022-11-17)
      Global food security has raised concerns for the rapidly growing population and extreme weather due to climate change. Conventional plant breeding deployed the current greatly fecund crops, but there must be an increase in the genetic improvement to meet the anticipated future demand. Existing crop breeding techniques and recent technologies could resourcefully be reconnoitered to increase crop improvement in the façade of increasingly perplexing production condition, which is discussed in this ...

    • Maize in sub-Saharan Africa 

      Kumar, P.L.; Bandyopadhyay, R.; Ortega-Beltran, A.; Menkir, A. (International Society of Plant Pathology, 2022)

    • Towards our phosphorus future 

      Brownlie, W.; Spears, B.M.; Heal, K.V.; Reay, D.S.; Benton, T.G.; Cordell, D.; Heathwaite, A.L.; Hermann, L.; Johnes, P.J.; Masso, C.; Mcdowell, R.; McGrath, J.W.; Metson, G.S.; Sakrabani, R.; Zhang, F. (UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, 2022-05)
      There are abundant opportunities to transition towards more sustainable phosphorus use. Taken collectively, these solutions unlock multiple environmental and societal benefits. Actions must be delivered cooperatively, as part of an integrated plan across sectors and scales. Indeed, coordinated action on phosphorus to support governments, existing conventions, and inter-governmental frameworks, as well as stakeholders, to catalyse improvements in phosphorus sustainability is urgently required. An ...

    • Cassava in sub-Saharan Africa 

      Legg, J.; Kumar, P.L.; Fiaboe, K. (International Society of Plant Pathology, 2022)

    • Banana and plantain system in sub-Saharan Africa 

      Tripathi, L.; Viljoen, A.; Kumar, P.L.; Mahuku, G.; Kubiriba, J. (International Society of Plant Pathology, 2022)

    • Some biological parameters of Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and its natural enemy Acerophagus papayae Noyes et Schauff (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) 

      Nyamador, S.W.; Gnomou, Y.E.; Amevoin, K.; Ajuonu, O.; Goergen, G.; Glitho, I.A. (B P International, 2022-06)
      The papaya mealybug Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara De Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is an invasive insect species attacking diverse host plants causing enormous damage to crops including those of very high economic importance. Biological control of this mealybug is achieved through the field release of its natural enemy, Acerophagus papayae Noyes and Schauff (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae). The study aims to determine the developmental time and mortality rate of the different stages ...

    • Agroecological farming approaches that enhance resilience and mitigation to climate change in vulnerable farming systems 

      Tesfai, M.; Alamu, E.O.; Njoloma, J.; Nagothu, U.S.; Joel, N. (Routledge, 2022)

    • Data management in multi-disciplinary African RTB crop breeding programs 

      Agbona, A.; Peteti, P.; Teeken, B.; Olaosebikan, O.; Bello, A.A.; Parkes, E.; Rabbi, I.Y.; Mueller, L.; Egesi, C.; Kulakow, P. (Springer, 2023)
      Quality phenotype and genotype data are important for the success of a breeding program. Like most programs, African breeding programs generate large multi-disciplinary phenotypic and genotypic datasets from several locations, that must be carefully managed through the use of an appropriate database management system (DBMS) in order to generate reliable and accurate information for breedingdecisions. A DBMS is essential in data collection, storage, retrieval, validation, curation and analysis in ...

    • Opportunities for better phosphorus use in agriculture 

      Masso, C.; Zhang, F.; Adhya, T.K.; Blackwell, M.S.A.; Macintosh, K.A.; Johnes, P.J.; Haygarth, P.M.; Withers, P.; Feng, G.; Li, H.; Zhang, C.; Wu, J.; Shen, J.; Stutter, M.; Cheng, L.; Brownlie, W. (UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, 2022-05)
      Low phosphorus use efficiency (~20%) and high phosphorus losses from agricultural land to waterbodies is a growing global problem and exacerbated by climate change and rainfall extremes. Fertiliser use can be optimised and should consider all nutrients. Widespread soil phosphorus testing is required. In some regions appropriate control limits on phosphorus inputs will be needed, whilst in others an increase in P inputs will be required to improve/maintain agricultural productivity. An integrated ...

    • Transforming yam seed systems in west Africa 

      Maroya, N.; Balogun, M.; Aighewi, B.; Mignouna, D.; Kumar, P.L.; Asiedu, R. (Springer, 2022)
      The availability of clean planting materials and functional seed regulatory systems is indispensable for fostering a sustainable seed yam system. The Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA) project of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) developed the capacity of National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) in their use of standardized Temporary Immersion Bioreactor (TIB) and Vivipak (VP) systems for high-ratio propagation and post-flask ...

    • Use case activity review 

      EiA-IITA (2021-11-29)

    • Inoculant formulation and application determine nitrogen availability and water use efficiency in soybean production 

      Engoke, C.; Chikoye, D.; Boahen, S. (IntechOpen, 2022-02-22)
      Inoculation of suitable rhizobia enhances biological nitrogen fixation in soybean production and are economically viable for use among smallholder farmers due to its low price over inorganic commercial fertilizer blends. In Mozambique, inoculants are available in liquid or solid form (powder/peat or granular). Field studies were conducted in 2017 and 2018 seasons in three agroecologies (Angonia, Nampula and Ruace) in Mozambique to evaluate the performance of inoculants when applied directly to ...

    • Use of genome sequencing for crop improvement in sub-Saharan Africa 

      Paliwal, R.; Abberton, M. (CAB International, 2022-07-07)

    • Sustainable agricultural intensification: a handbook for practitioners in east and southern Africa 

      Bekunda, M.; Odhong, J.; Hoeschle-Zeledon, I. (CAB International, 2022-05)
      This book provides an insight into the background, lessons learned, and the methodology of facilitating the application of best-bet/best-fit agricultural technologies to smallholder farms in East and Southern Africa (ESA). All technologies highlighted within this book, except those on livestock feeding, were trialed and demonstrated in farmers' fields over an eight-year period [2012-2020] as part of the Feed the Future/USAID funded research-for-development Africa RISING ESA Project and supported ...

    • Combining multiple technologies: integrated soil fertility management 

      Bekunda, M.; Chikowo, R.; Claessens, L.; Hoeschle-Zeledon, I.; Kihara, J.; Kizito, F.; Okori, P.; Sognigbé, N.; Thierfelder, C. (CAB International, 2022-05)
      This chapter shows how Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) can be combined and integrated further at farm and landscape levels to improve farming system performance. ISFM is an example of a system-wide technology. It is a set of soil fertility management practices, including use of industrial fertilizer, organic inputs, and improved crop varieties, combined with knowledge on how to adapt the practices to local conditions. Its benefits include agronomic efficiency, enhanced productivity, ...

    • Taking technologies to a greater scale 

      Sseguya, H.; Chikowo, R.; Chimonyo, V.; Chipungu, F.; Groot, J.C.J.; Muthoni, F.K.; Ngulu, F.; Thierfelder, C. (CAB International, 2022-05)
      This chapter presents a definition of 'scaling' and outlines the key elements for success based on the experiences gained from Africa RISING research and dissemination in East and Southern Africa (ESA). Three examples are presented: (a) research and development partnerships; (b) community based scaling through seed systems; and (c) outdoor advertising for orange-fleshed sweet potato. It presents experiences and lessons learned from using these approaches to transfer and scale the technologies.

    • Improved technologies for reducing post-harvest losses 

      Mutungi, C.; Abass, A.; Fischer, G.; Kotu, B.H. (CAB International, 2022-05-10)
      This chapter outlines several post-harvest loss reduction technologies validated by the Africa RISING program that will improve the efficacy of drying, threshing, and storage operations, and gives evidence of their potential impact. The chapter also provides evidence on the cumulative benefits of combining all three technologies.

    • Management of soil fertility through application of fertilizers 

      Kihara, J.; Bekunda, M.; Chimonyo, V.; Kimaro, A.A.; Kotu, B.H.; Lyimo, S.; Mhango, W. (CAB International, 2022-05)
      This chapter presents technologies for replacing the nutrients lost from cropped fields with external fertilizer sources in a manner that minimizes the consequences of too little or too much application. The technology of using industrial fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and application of farmyard manure and compost alone or in combination with industrial fertilizers are discussed in detail.