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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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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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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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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the citrus calcium-dependent protein kinase (CDPK) genes in response to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonization and drought

Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 2020
The calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs, also termed CPKs) are a large, diverse protein family that play significant roles in biotic and abiotic stress responses in plants.
Bo Shu, Dengwei Jue, Fei Zhang, Dejian Zhang, Chunyan Liu, Qiangsheng Wu, Chun Luo   +6 more
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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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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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Disruption of mycorrhizal extraradical mycelium and changes in leaf water status and soil aggregate stability in rootbox-grown trifoliate orange

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2015
Arbuscular mycorrhizas possess well developed extraradical mycelium (ERM) network that enlarge the surrounding soil for better acquisition of water and nutrients, besides soil aggregation. Distinction in ERM functioning was studied under a rootbox system,
Ying-Ning eZou, AK eSrivastava, Qiu-Dan eNi, Qiang-Sheng eWu   +3 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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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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Functional Conservation and Divergence of Soybean GmSTOP1 Members in Proton and Aluminum Tolerance

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2018
Proton (H+) and aluminum (Al) rhizotoxicity are two major factors limiting crop production in acid soils. Orthologs of the zinc-finger transcription factor, Sensitive To Proton Rhizotoxicity1 (STOP1), have been found to play an essential role in the ...
Weiwei Wu, Yan Lin, Qianqian Chen, Wenting Peng, Junchu Peng, Jiang Tian, Cuiyue Liang, Hong Liao   +7 more
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