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Adoption of a sustainable land management practice for invasive Prosopis juliflora in East Africa
Abstract Background Woody invasive alien species are among the world’s worst invaders, significantly affecting ecosystem services, increasing the cost of …
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Challenges and management of parasitic weeds in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Unlike regular weeds, parasitic weeds parasitize their host crop for sustenance, and critically reduce growth and productivity of …
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Challenges and strategies in Nigerian agribusiness entrepreneurship for sustainable development
Abstract This study examines the challenges and opportunities in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector using qualitative methods, including 28 in-depth interviews, 4 …
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Response of various cultivars of Egyptian wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) to infection by Stemphylium vesicarium
Abstract A new fungal disease affecting wheat in Egypt, known as Stemphylium leaf spot, caused by Stemphylium vesicarium Wallr (Simmons) …
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Race 1 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense : the threat of banana cultivation in Central and Eastern Kenya
Abstract Background Fusarium wilt (Panama disease) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is of economic importance in Kenya. …
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Night-time light-traps and push–pull integrated system enhanced the control of different life stages of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda , (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Abstract Background Maize, Zea mays L (Cyperales: Poaceae), is one of the major cereal crops grown in Ethiopia for its …
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Evaluation of tuber quality, yield and yield related traits of potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) genotypes at Holetta, Central Ethiopia
Abstract In Ethiopia, potato is a food security and income generating crop for millions of smallholder farmers. Previous research efforts …
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Cocoa production in the 2020s: challenges and solutions
Abstract Background Cocoa ( Theobroma cacao L.) is a crop of huge economic significance worldwide and is grown mainly in …
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Determinants of smallholder membership in farmers’ groups in the pigeon pea-based farming system in Uganda
Abstract Background Membership in farmers’ group (FGs) is an important social aspect of agricultural development. Little is known about the …
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Ecofriendly treatments to improve pomegranate trees production and tolerance to climate change
Abstract Background Pomegranate is capable of growing in different agro-climatic conditions ranging from tropical to sub-tropical. Where vegetative growth, nutritional …
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Assessing homogeneous and heterogeneous economic impacts of fall armyworm management practices on farm performance in Ghana
Abstract One of the emerging challenges impinging on sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa is the invasion of the fall …
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Genetic variability and trait associations in bread wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes under drought-stressed and well-watered conditions
Abstract Drought is one of the most important yield-limiting abiotic stresses threatening wheat production and productivity. Development of wheat genotypes …
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Biotechnology towards energy crops
Abstract Our world is experiencing an unprecedented surge in energy demand due to rapid economic growth and population expansion. This …
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Correction: Examining antibiotic use in Kenya: farmers’ knowledge and practices in addressing antibiotic resistance
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Genetic analysis of scab disease resistance in common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) varieties using GWAS and functional genomics approaches
Abstract Introduction Scab is a fungal disease of common beans caused by the pathogen Elsinoë phaseoli . The disease results …
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Testcross performance of Striga -resistant maize inbred lines and testers with varying levels of Striga reaction
Abstract Background Using a desirable tester is considered one method used to maximise genetic differences among test crosses derived from …
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Correction: Impact of cluster farming on smallholder farmers teff commercialization in Ethiopia
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In vivo regeneration efficiency of enset ( Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman) as affected by age of parent plant and corm proportion
Abstract In cultivation, E. ventricosum is propagated clonally with adventitious buds sprouting from callus formed on the cut surfaces of …
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Emic definitions of empowerment for just development: learnings from Kenya
Abstract This mixed-methods study examines how men and women of different ages engaged in agriculture in Kilifi and Kiambu counties …
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Modeling performances of maize cultivars under current and future climate scenarios in southern central Ethiopian rift valley
Abstract Background In southern central rift valley of Ethiopia, maize is an important crop because of its adaptation to wider …
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