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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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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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Genotypic Variation in Responses of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) to Drought and Rewatering: Root System Development

Plant Production Science, 2009
Soil moisture condition is a major factor that affects root system development and thus, crop production. This study aimed to evaluate genotypic variations of cassava in root system structures and their responses to different soil moisture conditions by ...
Juvy Oliva Q. Subere, Dioscoro Bolatete, Reynaldo Bergantin, Andreu Pardales, Jedi Jim Belmonte, Algerico Mariscal, Rodrigo Sebidos, Akira Yamauchi   +7 more
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Advanced and Intensified Seawater Flue Gas Desulfurization Processes: Recent Developments and Improvements

Energies, 2020
Seawater flue gas desulfurization (SWFGD) is considered to be a viable solution for coastal and naval applications; however, this process has several drawbacks, including its corrosive absorbent; low vapor loading capacity since the solubility of sulfur ...
Nguyen Van Duc Long, Dong Young Lee, Kim Myung Jin, Kwag Choongyong, Lee Young Mok, Lee Sung Won, Moonyong Lee   +6 more
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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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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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Genetic improvement of legume roots for adaption to acid soils

Crop Journal, 2023
Acid soils occupy approximately 50% of potentially arable lands. Improving crop productivity in acid soils, therefore, will be crucial for ensuring food security and agricultural sustainability.
Xinxin Li, Xinghua Zhang, Qingsong Zhao, Hong Liao   +3 more
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Study on dynamic expansion and β-carotene accumulation in storage root of orange-fleshed sweetpotato, and screening of germplasm resources with high rate of medium-sized storage roots

Frontiers in Plant Science
As an important food and economic crop, sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) has garnered widespread attention globally. Storage roots (SRs) of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) varieties are rich in β-carotene, which holds significant importance for human ...
Guang-Yuan Ma, Cai-Yue Yan, Cai-Yue Yan, Cai-Yue Yan, Cai-Yue Yan, Huilan Liu, Yong-Xian Chen, Yong-Xian Chen, Yong-Xian Chen, Yong-Xian Chen, Zi-Han Zhao, Zi-Han Zhao, Zi-Han Zhao, Zi-Han Zhao, Dao-Bin Tang, Dao-Bin Tang, Dao-Bin Tang, Dao-Bin Tang, Kai Zhang, Kai Zhang, Kai Zhang, Kai Zhang, Ji-Chun Wang, Ji-Chun Wang, Ji-Chun Wang, Ji-Chun Wang   +25 more
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Phenotypic Approaches to Drought in Cassava: Review

Frontiers in Physiology, 2013
Cassava is an important crop in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Cassava can be produced adequately in drought conditions making it the ideal food security crop in marginal environments. Although cassava can tolerate drought stress, it can
Emmanuel eOkogbenin, Tim L Setter, Morag eFerguson, Rose eMutegi, Hernan eCeballos, Bunmi eOlasanmi, Martin eFregene   +6 more
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European Standard Clinical Practice Guideline and EXPeRT Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms in Children and Adolescents

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP‐NENs) are extremely rare and clinically heterogeneous. Management has largely been extrapolated from adult practice. This European Standard Clinical Practice Guideline (ESCP), developed by the EXPeRT network in collaboration with adult NEN experts, provides (adult) evidence ...
Michaela Kuhlen, Calogero Virgone, Antje Redlich, Michael Abele, Ricardo Lopez‐Almaraz, Tal Ben‐Ami, Ewa Bien, Gianni Bisogno, Maja Mazic Cesen, Andrea Ferrari, Malgorzata A. Krawczyk, Yves Reguerre, Dominik T. Schneider, Ines B. Brecht, Charlotte Rigaud, Bilgehan Yalcin, Rainer Claus, Christian Vokuhl, Constantin Lapa, Jörg Fuchs, Segolene Hescot, Thomas Walter, Julien Hadoux, Daniel Orbach   +23 more
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