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Impact of climate change and variability on traditional farming systems: Farmers’ perceptions from south-west, semi-arid Zimbabwe
Despite annual climate variability threats, traditional farming in semi-arid Zimbabwe remains entrenched in unproductive, rain-fed agricultural practices. Adaptation strategies by …
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Transgene behavior in Zea mays L. crosses across different genetic backgrounds: Segregation patterns, cry1Ab transgene expression, insecticidal protein concentration and bioactivity against insect pests
Brazil and South Africa, countries with economies in transition, are characterized by a dual agrarian structure co-occurring, sometimes, alongside in …
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Bioavailability and Bioefficacy of Hemp By-Products in Ruminant Meat Production and Preservation: A Review
Plant by-products obtained from agro-industrial processes require valorisation to demonstrate their potential for enhancing animal health, meat production, and shelf …
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Capacitive sensor based on molecularly imprinted polymers for detection of the insecticide imidacloprid in water
This manuscript reports on the development of a capacitive sensor for the detection of imidacloprid (IMD) in water samples based …
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Bacillus licheniformis strain POT1 mediated polyphenol biosynthetic pathways genes activation and systemic resistance in potato plants against Alfalfa mosaic virus
Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) is a worldwide distributed virus that has a very wide host range and causes significant crop …
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Improving Assessments of the Three Pillars of Climate Smart Agriculture: Current Achievements and Ideas for the Future
In this study we evaluate Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) assessment tools with regard to their suitability for covering not only …
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A survey of ethnomedicinal plants used to treat cancer by traditional medicine practitioners in Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Traditional medicine plays an important role in health care provision in the developing world. A number of cancer patients …
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Assessing the genetic diversity of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] germplasm collections using phenotypic traits and SNP markers
BACKGROUND: Productivity of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] in sub-Sahara Africa is curtailed by a lack of farmer-preferred and improved …
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Introgression Breeding in Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.]
The narrow base of genetic diversity characteristic of cowpea can be attributed to its being self-pollinating, evolving from narrow wild …
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Drivers of farmer-managed natural regeneration in the Sahel. Lessons for restoration
Farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR) is being promoted for restoration beyond its original range in the Sahel. FMNR involves farmers selecting …
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1200 high-quality metagenome-assembled genomes from the rumen of African cattle and their relevance in the context of sub-optimal feeding
BACKGROUND: The Boran (Bos indicus), indigenous Zebu cattle breed from sub-Saharan Africa, is remarkably well adapted to harsh tropical environments. …
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Biopesticide Research and Product Development in Africa for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security – Experiences From the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
Arthropod pests and vectors constrain the livelihood opportunities of people in Africa by debilitating production of crops and livestock and …
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The Nexus Between Plant and Plant Microbiome: Revelation of the Networking Strategies
The diversity of plant-associated microbes is enormous and complex. These microbiomes are structured and form complex interconnected microbial networks that …
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Estimation of soil loss rate using the USLE model for Agewmariayam Watershed, northern Ethiopia
Abstract Background Soil erosion and nutrient depletion threaten food security and the sustainability of agricultural production in sub-Saharan Africa. Estimating …
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Alleviation of Detrimental Effects of Salt Stress on Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) by the Application of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and/or Compost
The date palm is a commercially important woody crop and is a good target plant for improving agricultural yields in …
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Yield reduction under climate warming varies among wheat cultivars in South Africa
Understanding extreme weather impacts on staple crops such as wheat is vital for creating adaptation strategies and increasing food security, …
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Exploring Black Soldier Fly Frass as Novel Fertilizer for Improved Growth, Yield, and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Maize Under Field Conditions
Black soldier fly frass fertilizer (BSFFF) is increasingly gaining momentum worldwide as organic fertilizer. However, research on its performance on …
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Different organic manure sources and NPK fertilizer on soil chemical properties, growth, yield and quality of okra
Abstract Use of organic manures to meet the nutrient requirement of crop would be an inevitable practice in the years …
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Re-calculating the cost of coccidiosis in chickens
Coccidiosis, caused by Eimeria species parasites, has long been recognised as an economically significant disease of chickens. As the global …
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Genetic profile of African swine fever virus responsible for the 2019 outbreak in northern Malawi