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Genetic analysis and heterotic potential of onion (Allium cepa L.) for some physiological and agronomic traits under rainy-season cultivation
Introduction Onion ( Allium cepa L.) is the second most commonly produced and consumed vegetable worldwide. In West Africa, high …
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Resistance of tomato genotypes to Ralstonia solanacearum in Ghana
Introduction Bacterial wilt of tomato, caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RSSC), is a major constraint to tomato production …
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Advancing controlled environment urban agriculture: integrating LED spectral engineering and intelligent nutrient delivery systems for optimized growth across diverse crop species
Urban controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) has emerged as a technologically advanced approach to food production that seeks to address land scarcity, …
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Evaluation of socio-economic characteristics and management attributes of ornamental seedlings’ nursery operators in Lilongwe City, Malawi
Small-scale ornamental nurseries play an increasingly important role in urban greening and landscaping in rapidly urbanising African cities, yet their …
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Participatory selection of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. landraces in Burkina Faso: characteristics of interest and selection criteria for leaves
Introduction Hibiscus sabdariffa L. is an economically important and widely adopted crop in Burkina Faso. Yet its production is constrained …
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Maize-based intercropping systems and determinants of practices: implications for the adoption of a push-pull technology for insect pest management in the Republic of Benin
Introduction Maize ( Zea mays L.) is the most commonly grown cereal crop in Benin and is a staple for …
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Editorial: Sustainable approaches to food loss and waste reduction in smallholder horticulture: from proof of concept to scale
Horticultural food commodities (including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices) are relatively high-value, nutrient-dense dietary components that are essential for food …
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Postharvest handling of indigenous vegetables in Ghana: implications for reducing food loss and enhancing nutrition
Postharvest deterioration of horticultural crops, including indigenous, traditional, neglected and underutilized vegetables continues to present significant challenges across Ghana’s agricultural …
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Unravelling during cold storage and shelf life the pathological and physicochemical characteristics of postharvest apples and oranges
Fruits are susceptible to a diverse range of postharvest rots, which can reduce quality if preventive measures are not taken …
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Food loss and waste data gaps in fruit and vegetable value chains: a review of the literature
Low consumption of fruits and vegetables (FV) is in part attributed to unavailability and cost, especially among the low-income populations. …
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Effect of different 1-methylcyclopropene formulations and dosing on the ripening profile of Tommy Atkins mango fruits
Mango (Mangifera indica) is the second most economically important fruit in Kenya for local and export markets. Huge postharvest losses …
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The socio-economic impacts of the floriculture industries on the smallholders in Ethiopia: the case of Sululta District in Oromia National Regional State
Floriculture industries produce non-edible agricultural products for the global market. Whereas, the smallholder farmers produce edible agricultural products for domestic …
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Combined oven/freeze drying as a cost and energy-efficient drying method for preserving quality attributes and volatile compounds of carrot slices
Introduction An effective and efficient drying method for preserving fresh carrots is essential in food processing. Combined drying represents a …
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Exploring the genetic resources of yam in the Democratic Republic of Congo: implications for breeding
Introduction Landrace accession of yam species in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) represents a valuable genetic resource for yam …
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Near-infrared spectrometry for rapid and real-time prediction of specific quality attributes in intact cactus pear fruits (Opuntia ficus-indica L.)
Cactus pear fruits are rich sources of nutritional (essential vitamins, amino acids and minerals) and antioxidant compounds (flavonoids, carotenes, betalains, …
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Challenges and effective strategies for developing and scaling solutions to reduce food loss and waste in Kenya’s fruit and vegetable sector
The sustainability of fresh fruits and vegetables value chains is challenged by high levels of food loss and waste (FLW) …
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Exploring quantitative trait nucleotides associated with response to yam mosaic virus severity and tuber yield traits in Dioscorea praehensilis Benth. germplasm via genome-wide association scanning
Background Yam production in sub-Saharan African countries faces challenges due to susceptibility to yam mosaic virus (YMV) disease, leading to …
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Genome-wide mapping uncovers significant quantitative trait loci associated with yam mosaic virus infection, yield and dry matter content in White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.)
Introduction Yam is an important crop for food security in East and West Africa due to its high market value …
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Genetic architecture of post-harvest tuber quality traits in bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) germplasm through association mapping
Introduction Bush yam (Dioscorea praehensilis Benth.) is an important semi-domesticated food crop in West Africa. Limited information on the genetic …
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Leaf shredding as an alternative strategy for managing apple scab resistance to demethylation inhibitor fungicides
Within integrated apple scab control there is a strong focus on reduction of Venturia inaequalis primary inoculum. The hypothesis that …
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