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Improving climate suitability for Bemisia tabaci in East Africa is correlated with increased prevalence of whiteflies and cassava diseases

Scientific Reports, 2020
Projected climate changes are thought to promote emerging infectious diseases, though to date, evidence linking climate changes and such diseases in plants has not been available.
Darren J. Kriticos, Ross E. Darnell, Tania Yonow, Noboru Ota, Robert W. Sutherst, Hazel R. Parry, Habibu Mugerwa, M. N. Maruthi, Susan E. Seal, John Colvin, Sarina Macfadyen, Andrew Kalyebi, Andrew Hulthen, Paul J. De Barro   +13 more
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Chlorophyll, Proximate and Mineral Composition of Yam Leaves Grown under Aeroponics and Field Systems [PDF]

Journal of Stress Physiology & Biochemistry, 2020
The chlorophyll, proximate and mineral compositions of four elite yam varieties grown under aeroponic and field systems were investigated. The yam varieties used were TDa 98/01176, TDr 95/18544, TDr 95/19177 and TDr 95/19158.
Akachukwu D., Okeagu O., Ezebuiro V., Eke-okoro O.N., Ikeorgu J., Maroya N., Aighewi B.   +6 more
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Endemism and Reemergence Potential of the Ipomovirus Sweet Potato Mild Mottle Virus (Family Potyviridae) in Eastern Africa: Half a Century of Mystery

Phytobiomes Journal, 2023
Viruses have the ability to frequently colonize new hosts and ecological niches because of their inherently high genetic and evolutionary plasticity.
Arthur K. Tugume, Deusdedith R. Mbanzibwa, Titus Alicai, Christopher A. Omongo, M. N. Maruthi   +4 more
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Determinants of adoption/utilization level among beneficiaries of cocoyam value addition training in Ohafia Agricultural Zone by National Root Crop Research Institute, Umudike in Abia State, Nigeria

Nigeria Agricultural Journal, 2018
The study examined the Factors Enhancing Adoption/Utilization Level of Beneficiaries of Cocoyam Value Addition Training in Ohafia Agricultural Zone, by National Root Crop Research Institute, Umudike in Abia State, Primary data were collected with the use of a well structured questionnaire which was administered on 120 respondents that were purposively ...
Kanu, R.I., Oti, M, Ukpabi, U.J., Okoye, B.C., Asumugha, G.N., Mbanaso, C.O., Ewuziem, J.E., Kanu, E.C.   +7 more
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Adoption of Sweet Potato Processing Technologies Introduced by the National Root Crops Research Institute in Anambra state, Nigeria

, 2023
The study assessed the adoption of sweet potato postharvest processing technologies introduced by the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) in Anambra State. Specifically, the identified the processors’ sources of information on sweet potato processing technologies, determined the sweet potato processors’ level of awareness and perception of ...
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Gender-inclusive consumer studies improve cassava breeding in Nigeria

Frontiers in Sociology
Including gender research in cassava breeding makes it easier for farmers to adopt new varieties that meet the specific needs and preferences of both male and female farmers, leading to increased adoption of new varieties, improved productivity, and ...
Tessy Madu, Samuel Onwuka, Solomon Nwafor, Mercy Ejechi, Miriam Ofoeze, Nnaemeka Onyemauwa, Blessing Ukeje, Chinwe Eluagu, Olamide Olaosebikan, Benjamin Okoye   +9 more
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Adoption of Improved Cocoyam Technologies Disseminated by National Root Crop Research Institute Umudike in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria

Nigeria Agricultural Journal, 2021
This paper analyzed the adoption of improved cocoyam technologies disseminated by the National Root Crop Research Institute, Umudike in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 120 cocoyam farmers using a structured questionnaire/interview schedule.
Onuegbu, I. L., Ifenkwe, G. E., Nwakor, F. N.   +2 more
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Beyond “Women's Traits”: Exploring How Gender, Social Difference, and Household Characteristics Influence Trait Preferences

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2021
Demand-led breeding strategies are gaining importance in public sector breeding globally. While borrowing approaches from the private sector, public sector programs remain mainly focused on food security and social impact related outcomes.
Béla Teeken, Elisabeth Garner, Afolabi Agbona, Ireti Balogun, Ireti Balogun, Olamide Olaosebikan, Abolore Bello, Tessy Madu, Benjamin Okoye, Chiedozie Egesi, Chiedozie Egesi, Chiedozie Egesi, Peter Kulakow, Hale Ann Tufan   +13 more
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Genome-wide association study of resistance to taro leaf blight and yield traits in taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott)

Scientific Reports
Taro leaf blight (TLB), the most destructive disease of taro caused by the oomycete Phytophthora colocasiae. An effective strategy for controlling this disease is the development of resistant cultivars.
Lydia Jiwuba, Joseph Onyeka, Charles Amadi, Solomon Uko, Abiodun Olutegbe, Simon Peter Abah, Favour Okeakpu, Ezenwanyi Uba, Chiedozie Egesi   +8 more
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Genome-Wide Association Study of Root Mealiness and Other Texture-Associated Traits in Cassava

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021
Cassava breeders have made significant progress in developing new genotypes with improved agronomic characteristics such as improved root yield and resistance against biotic and abiotic stresses. However, these new and improved cassava (Manihot esculenta
Kelechi Uchendu, Kelechi Uchendu, Damian Ndubuisi Njoku, Agre Paterne, Ismail Yusuf Rabbi, Daniel Dzidzienyo, Pangirayi Tongoona, Samuel Offei, Chiedozie Egesi, Chiedozie Egesi, Chiedozie Egesi   +10 more
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