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Item How policies affect the use of plant genetic resources: the experience of the CGIAR(Journal Article, 2013) López Noriega, Isabel; Halewood, Michael; Galluzzi, Gea; Vernooy, Ronnie; Bertacchini, E.; Gauchan, D.; Welch, Eric W.There is growing recognition that sustainable intensification of agricultural production systems and their successful adaptation to changes in climate will depend upon the improved access to, and use of, genetic diversity. This paper analyzes how the collection, use and distribution of plant genetic resources by the Consortium of International Research Centers of the CGIAR are influenced by international and national policies, treaties and agreements. Some concerns exist among CGIAR scientists about continued access to, and distribution of, plant genetic resources. Study findings point to an increasing influence of international and national policies and legal frameworks on the conservation and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) by the CGIAR centers and the dissemination of CGIAR-improved germplasm first to partners in agricultural research organizations and then to final users of new plant varieties developed through research partnerships. This situation may, in the longer term, have a serious impact on the utilization of plant genetic diversity to cope with current and predicted challenges to agricultural production and, in particular, climate change.Item Farmer services: A coordinated effort(Magazine Article, 2010) Jones, MontyItem International cooperation(Book Chapter, 1983) International Center for Tropical AgricultureResearch activities carried out by CIAT in collaboration with national research institutions for the improvement of bean production in the Central American and Caribbean region are analyzed. In 1981, preliminary trials (EP) were planted in Costa Rica and Guatemala in an effort to identify promising materials in terms of tolerance to web blight (Thanatephorus cucumeris), BGMV, angular leaf spot (Isariopsis griseola), rust (Uromyces phaseoli), anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum), and Ascochyta leaf spot (Ascochyta fabae). The international web blight nursery was assembled, being distributed to, and planted in, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Panama. The 1st international Apion nursery was also established; this nursery was planted in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico to develop commercially acceptable bean var. with resistance to the bean pod weevil (Apion godmani). All nonblack materials of the EP nursery were evaluated for resistance to BGMV in the Monjas site, Guatemala. (Extract)Item Cellulose acetate and adsorbents supported on cellulose fiber extracted from waxy corn husks for improving shelf life of frying oil(Journal Article, 2018-11) Udomkun, Patchimaporn; Innawong, B.; Jumrusjumroendee, N.The efficacy of cellulose paper consolidated with cellulose acetate and mixed adsorbents (bentonite: activated clay: celite = 37.5: 50: 12.5 g with 1 g citric acid/100 g mixed adsorbents) on the physico-chemical properties of oil was evaluated during deep-fat frying of chicken nuggets for 7 days. Cellulose fiber and cellulose acetate were produced from waxy corn husks. Using adsorbents supported on cellulose fiber with or without cellulose acetate resulted in lower poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), trans-fatty acid, free fatty acid (FFA), peroxide value (PV), and total polar materials (TPMs) compared with results from commercial filter paper (control). The L*, a*, and b* changes of treated oils were better than in control. Limiting the polarity in cellulose acetate might influence TPMs reduction but was more effective in overall quality improvement. The PUFAs, total trans-fatty acid, FFA, PV, and TPMs decreased by 1.8, 7.4, 37.0, 133.3, and 20.5%, respectively when compared with control. Therefore, the use of cellulose paper and cellulose acetate obtained from corn husks was found to significantly lengthen the life cycle of frying oil.Item Genome sequencing reveals a new lineage associated with lablab bean and genetic exchange between Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli and Xanthomonas fuscans subsp. fuscans(Journal Article, 2015-10) Aritua, Valentine; Harrison, James; Sapp, Melanie; Buruchara, Robin Arani; Smith, Julian; Studholme, David J.Item Market information systems: empowering the private sector(News Item, 1997) Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural CooperationCTA convened a working group of about 30 people at Wageningen in January 1997Item LMP process and its support for the incorporation of livestock in NAIPs(Presentation, 2020-03-10) Bahta, Sirak T.Item New cassava varieties for Cameroon: a technical guide(Manual, 2012) Hanna, R.; Njukwe, E.; Amah, D.; Tenkouano, A.; Dixon, A.; Nguenkam, A.; Fotso Kuate, A.; Doumtsop, A.; Ngoko, Z.Item Basic guidance for meat inspection in small-scale pig slaughtering in Vietnam(Training Material, 2020-12-23) International Livestock Research InstituteItem Sorghum Value Chain Business Case Development(Report, 2022-09) Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa; Financial Access Consulting ServicesSorghum production is vital to the country’s food security and can play a major role in improving the livelihoods of farmers in arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL). Being a drought resistant crop that can tolerate extreme temperatures and flooding conditions, it offers farmers in ASAL regions a better alternative to generate higher incomes compared to other staples such as maize and wheat. Despite this, uptake of sorghum farming has been slow with production lagging demand nationally. Most farmers have yet to adopt the good agricultural practices (GAP) necessary to boost production. 84.4% of sorghum farmers in Makueni utilize uncertified seeds from their own stored sources while 30.9% of them grow the crop without any fertilizer. The AICCRA project seeks to remedy this by developing a climate-smart lending business case that will encourage financial institutions to lend to these farmers. The business case shall facilitate the formulation of a pilot lending scheme involving a Partner Financial Institution (PFI) covering the semi-arid counties of Kitui and Makueni in Lower Eastern Kenya.