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Nutritional and sensory characteristics of local and hybrid East African Highland cooking bananas: Implications for breeding programs

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Bananas (Musa species) are an important staple food and cash crop in many parts of the world. The East African Highland cooking bananas form the backbone of food security for millions of Ugandans. The demand for high quality cooking bananas is thus closely linked to their sensory characteristics (which drive consumer preference) and
Willy Nelson Kisenyi, Pricilla Marimo, Moses Matovu, Kephas Nowakunda, Ediriisa Mugampoza, Samuel Gafuma, Timothy Omara, Ivan Kiganda   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is quinoa‐farming sustainable in marginal environments? Social, economical and environmental aspects

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is an Andean grain crop introduced as a novel crop to many parts of the world in recent years. Recognized for nutritious seeds and high abiotic stress tolerance, it has been promoted as an element of climate‐resilient agriculture, particularly in marginal environments.
Anna Tabea Mengen, Damir Esenaliev, Jakhongir Babadjanov, Lukas John, Sandra M. Schmöckel, Botir Khaitov   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pest risk modelling for climate-smart vegetable production in East Africa. [PDF]

Environ Entomol
Agbodjan MM, Agboka KM, Odindi J, Abdel-Rahman E, Mutanga O, Chidawanyika F, Tanga C, Mutyambai DM, Subramanian S, Sokame BM.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Economic approaches to measuring labor exploitation in agriculture: A systematic literature review of indicators and methodologies

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Agriculture remains highly vulnerable to labor exploitation, affecting almost two million workers worldwide and drawing increasing attention, particularly within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal 8 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. However, the informal nature of exploitation and fragmented data complicate its analysis.
Claudio Mirabella, Emanuele Schimmenti, Antonino Galati, Valeria Borsellino   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reciprocal Innovation in Action: Adapting a Community-Based Care Model for Pregnant and Parenting Women in Kenya to Indiana. [PDF]

Ann Glob Health
Scanlon M, Dumornay D, Litzelman DK, Ikemeri JE, Jumah A, Jean-Baptiste L, Jackson J, Joseph MN, Christoffersen-Deb A, Songok J, Ruhl LJ.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Prevalence and Clinical Variants of Scabies at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Scabies affects an estimated 200 million people globally. Despite its designation as a neglected tropical disease by the WHO in 2017, local data on its burden remain scarce. Objectives To assess the prevalence and describe clinical variants of scabies infestation amongst patients seen at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH ...
Abraham Mukalazi, Stephen Kizito Mirembe, Grace Mulyowa Kitunzi, Aloyo Gladys Onguti, Esther Awino   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A comparative analysis of infection prevention and control guidelines across Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria. [PDF]

Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol
Riziki SM, Olojo MO, Chandipwisa C, Esther Z, Athumani MR, Hamza H, Ogu CC, Iziomo PM, Majekodunmi AO, Mbadiwe E.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Vegetation Structure and Diversity Under Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration: A Comparison of Silvo‐Arable and Silvo‐Pastoral Systems in Kenya

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) is a low‐cost, adaptable agroforestry practice that enhances land restoration by promoting systematic integration of naturally regenerating trees within farming systems through tree selection and management.
Irene Awino Ojuok, Madelon Lohbeck, Till Stellmacher, Ermias Aynekulu, Tony Rinaudo, Christian Borgemeister   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing the association between musculoskeletal injury and mental health in rugby players-A cross-sectional study. [PDF]

PLoS One
Atinga M, Shah J, Karanja S, Lumbasi ML, Ndungu MW, Kiburi S, Ondiege J, Baraza N.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source