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Apposite macronutrient fertilization (AMNF) – an effective modus operandi for potato crop

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2021
Potato is regarded as an important food crop, owing to its short duration, broader adaptability, nutritive supremacy and immediate returns. For getting more yields, farmers of Punjab are going for over fertilization of some nutrient and under ...
PRINCE KUMAR, JAGDEV SHARMA, DIPAK KUMAR, VINEETA SHARMA, V K DUA, ANIL SHARMA, RAJ KUMAR, MANOJ KUMAR   +7 more
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IPRaDA: Transforming potato value chain in Ethiopia

, 2023
Ethiopia is on the cusp of a transformative shift in potato farming that promises sustainable growth and development. The Irish Potato Research and Development Association, or IPRaDA, leads this charge. In this blog, we delve into the origins, objectives,
International Potato Center
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USAID Feed the Future Kenya Accelerated Value Chain Development (AVCD) – Potato Value Chain. Endline Survey Report [PDF]

, 2021
Potato farmers increased yields by 49% from 7.7 to 11.5 t/ha as a result of applying CIP-CG productivity-enhancing technologies and farmer training on learning farms.
International Potato Center
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Nutrition—sensitive agricultural interventions and maternal and child nutrition outcomes in arid and semi—arid lands of Kenya

Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundIn regions facing chronic stress such as the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya, there is poor quality of diet among women and children in humanitarian situations, mainly due to multiple climatic shocks that exacerbate local food systems.
Frederick K. E. Grant, Dorcas Amunga, Chalmers K. Mulwa, Mukani Moyo, Norman Kwikiriza, Jack Malit, Lucy Mwaura, Joyce Maru, Simon Heck   +8 more
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The effects of variety selection on the yield and productivity of sweetpotato-legume intercropping options in Malawi

Frontiers in Agronomy
Crop diversification through integration of sweetpotato with legumes such as soybean presents a viable option for achieving food and nutrition security, income generation, soil fertility improvement, and adaptation to climate change in Malawi.
Gbenga Moses Akinwale, Harvey Chalie, Obed J. Mwenye, Felistus Chipungu, Paul Demo, Wellington Jogo, Jan Kreuze   +6 more
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Color and Grey-Level Co-Occurrence Matrix Analysis for Predicting Sensory and Biochemical Traits in Sweet Potato and Potato

International Journal of Food Science
In sweet potato and potato, sensory traits are critical for acceptance by consumers, growers, and traders, hence underpinning the success or failure of a new cultivar.
Judith Ssali Nantongo, Edwin Serunkuma, Gabriela Burgos, Mariam Nakitto, Joseph Kitalikyawe, Thiago Mendes, Fabrice Davrieux, Reuben Ssali   +7 more
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Impact of climate change on the potato crop and biodiversity in its center of origin

Open Agriculture, 2018
The Andean region is the most important center of potato diversity in the world. The global warming trend which has taken place since the 1950s, that is 2-3 times the reported global warming and the continuous presence of extreme events makes this region
Quiroz Roberto, Ramírez David A., Kroschel Jürgen, Andrade-Piedra Jorge, Barreda Carolina, Condori Bruno, Mares Victor, Monneveux Philippe, Perez Willmer   +8 more
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Unlocking the potential of cell‐permeable nanobodies for intracellular applications

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
This review outlines current strategies for delivery of nanobodies into cells and highlights recent examples of functional applications. By addressing and manipulating intracellular targets, these molecules hold great potential for treating cancer, respiratory diseases and neurological disorders, making this a vibrant area of research in the biomedical
Mariona Gené‐Verdés, Luise Franz, Christian P.R. Hackenberger   +2 more
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Identification of genomic regions and candidate genes for tuber micronutrient accumulation in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) through GBS-based GWAS

Scientific Reports
Micronutrient deficiencies, commonly referred to as hidden hunger, affect nearly two billion people worldwide and pose a major challenge to global nutritional security.
Baljeet Singh, Vinay Bhardwaj, Jagdev Sharma, Salej Sood, S. Sundaresha, Dalamu, Hemant Kardile, Vikas Mangal, Ajay Kumar Thakur, Ashwani Kumar, Ashwani K. Sharma, Vinod Kumar, Umesh Goutam   +12 more
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Priority quality traits for gendered sweetpotato breeding in Mozambique

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
IntroductionSweetpotato breeders strive to develop varieties that address productivity challenges farmers face in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, adoption of these varieties is low, partly attributed to limited attention to attributes desired by the ...
Sarah Mayanja, Samuel Edgar Tinyiro, David Martin Ogwal, Godwill Makunde, Abdul Naico, Mariam Nakitto, Reuben Ssali, Maria Andrade   +7 more
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