What is cryopreservation all about and how is it applied to clonal collections and beyond
The conservation and sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources are the keys to improving agricultural productivity and sustainability....
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How gendertransformative innovation bundles are revolutionizing food security in Kenya
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Sustainable groundwater development for improved agrarian livelihoods in SubSaharan Africa a decadal update
In 2013, Water International published a two-part special issue, Identifying the barriers and pathways forward for expanding the use of groundwater...
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Field evaluation of spent pleurotus ostreatus substrate reveals limited suppression of fusarium wilt in banana
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), the causal agent of Fusarium wilt of banana, can persist in the soil for extended periods as chlamydospores...
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Vulnerability of Nigerian maize traders to a confluence of climate violence disease and cost shocks
Purpose We study five exogenous shocks: climate, violence, price hikes, spoilage and the COVID-19 lockdown. We analyze the association between these...
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Nourishing a healthy future The role of irrigation in a changing world
The 2025 lecture, delivered by Claudia Ringler, PhD, explored the critical role of irrigation in advancing global food security — a timely topic...
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Developing Molecular Markers Linked to Corky Ringspot Resistance in Solanum tuberosum
Corky ringspot (CRS) disease is responsible for lot rejection due to internal necrotic lesions in potato tubers. It is caused by tobacco rattle virus...
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The Importance of Spatial Risk Mapping for Livestock Systems in Eastern Africa
This study develops a multi-country livestock vulnerability assessment for Eastern Africa, integrating exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity...