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Adoption of Root and Tuber Technologies Disseminated by the National Root Crops Research Institute in Anambra State

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2016
The study examined the adoption and diffusion of National Root Crops Research Institute disseminated technologies and factors influencing them in Anambra State.
Chika Ezebuiro, Justin Enyinnaya Ewuziem
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Prioritizing preferred traits in the yam value chain in Nigeria: a gender situation analysis

Frontiers in Sociology, 2023
This study describes what did and did not work in the prioritization of preferred traits within the value chain of yam and associated food products (boiled and pounded yam) in Nigeria.
Benjamin Okoye, Miriam Ofoeze, Mercy Ejechi, Samuel Onwuka, Solomon Nwafor, Nnaemeka Onyemauwa, Blessing Ukeje, Chinwe Eluagu, Jude Obidiegwu, Olamide Olaosebikan, Tessy Madu   +10 more
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Assessment of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy of Librarians in National Root Crop Research Institute, Library

Nigeria Agricultural Journal, 2020
The study examined the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) literacy of Librarians in National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Library. The design adopted for the study is descriptive survey. The population of the study consists of 10 library and information professionals in National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike.
Onah Jude Chidike, Ugwuanyi Linus Ikechukwu, Oni Olalekan Abayomi   +2 more
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Outlook of Cassava Brown Streak Disease Assessment: Perspectives of the Screening Methods of Breeders and Pathologists

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021
Cassava production and productivity in Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa are ravaged by cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), causing yield losses of up to 100% when susceptible varieties are grown.
Alfred A. Ozimati, Williams Esuma, Titus Alicai, Jean-Luc Jannink, Chiedozie Egesi, Robert Kawuki   +5 more
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Cassava Brown Streak Disease Response and Association With Agronomic Traits in Elite Nigerian Cassava Cultivars

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021
Cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMGs) and cassava brown streak viruses (CBSVs) cause the highest yield losses in cassava production in Africa. In particular, cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is and continues to be a significant constraint to optimal ...
Chukwuka Ugochukwu Ano, Chukwuka Ugochukwu Ano, Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula, Angele Ibanda, Angele Ibanda, Alfred Ozimati, Paul Gibson, Paul Gibson, Joseph Onyeka, Damian Njoku, Chiedozie Egesi, Chiedozie Egesi, Chiedozie Egesi, Robert S. Kawuki   +13 more
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Distribution of Bemisia tabaci in different agro-ecological regions in Uganda and the threat of vector-borne pandemics into new cassava growing areas

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
Previous studies in sub-Saharan Africa have showed the spread of cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) pandemics into different cassava growing regions by high Bemisia tabaci populations.
Annet Namuddu, Annet Namuddu, Susan Seal, Sharon van Brunschot, Osnat Malka, Richard Kabaalu, Shai Morin, Christopher Omongo, John Colvin   +8 more
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Farmers’ perspective toward a demand led yam breeding in Nigeria

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
This study seeks to increase the efficiency of yam breeding practice using farmers’ insight at the trait and socioeconomic levels. A three-staged multisampling procedure was employed and 792 yam farmers from four geopolitical zones, comprising 10 states ...
Confidence Kalu, Ikenna Nnabue, Alex Edemodu, Paterne A. Agre, Patrick Adebola, Asrat Asfaw, Jude Ejikeme Obidiegwu   +6 more
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Genetic dissection of cassava brown streak disease in a genomic selection population

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
IntroductionCassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major threat to food security in East and central Africa. Breeding for resistance against CBSD is the most economical and sustainable way of addressing this challenge. MethodsThis study seeks to assess
Leah Nandudu, Leah Nandudu, Robert Kawuki, Alex Ogbonna, Michael Kanaabi, Jean-Luc Jannink, Jean-Luc Jannink   +6 more
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The sociocultural and productivity nexus in yam farming in Nigeria

Пищевые системы, 2023
Socio-cultural structures of yam production are largely shaped by the tradition, religion, beliefs, taboos, myths, spirituality and social relationships.
E.-O. S. Ema, J. E. Obidegwu, E. M. Akpabio   +2 more
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Effect of livingstonepotato (Plectranthus esculenthus N.E.Br) on hyperglycemia, antioxidant activity and lipid metabolism of streptozotocin induced diabetic rats

Toxicology Reports, 2014
The effect of livingstone potato (Plectranthus esculenthus N.E.Br) on serum glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C), serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL ...
C.O. Eleazu, K.C. Eleazu, S.C. Chukwuma, J. Okoronkwo, C.U. Emelike   +4 more
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