Prevalence and distribution of aflatoxin contamination in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Mali, West Africa
This review analyzes the prevalence and distribution of aflatoxins in the groundnut value chain in Mali and suggests timely interventions that can help to minimize health-related hazards and exposure to aflatoxin contaminated food.
Project: TLIII
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Post-Harvest Management of Aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnut
This review reports the extent of post-harvest aflatoxin contamination along the groundnut value chain in Mali and highlights different management tools for reducing losses.
Project: TLIII
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Assessing the genetic diversity of 48 groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes in the Guinea savanna agro-ecology of Ghana, using microsatellite-based markers
By demonstrating that SSR-based markers are discriminatory in discerning variations between and among groundnut lines even where the level of variation was low, this study suggests that microsatellite-based markers represent a useful tool for dissecting genetic variations in cultivated crops, especially groundnut.
Project: TLIII
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Potential benefits of drought and heat tolerance in groundnut for adaptation to climate change in India and West Africa
This study used the crop growth simulation model for groundnut (CROPGRO-Groundnut model) to quantify the potential benefits of incorporating drought and heat tolerance and yield-enhancing traits into commonly grown cultivar types at sites in India, Mali, and Niger.
Project: TLII
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Potential of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) for dry season seed and fodder production in Sahelian sandy soil of Niger
Recent surge in dry cowpea seed price, grain and fodder demand in Niger Republic has resulted in the search for appropriate cultivars for dry season production for seed, grain, and fodder. Studies have found that dry season cowpea production stands first as an alternative for farmers to increased income, grain, seeds, and fodder and enrich the soil for the next rainy season.
Project: TLII
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A systems and partnership approach to agricultural research for development – Lessons from Ethiopia
A paper presenting a methodology based on the innovation systems approach that has been used in Ethiopia to facilitate agricultural innovations and the diffusion of new technologies, illustrated with experiences in scaling up three grain legumes.
Project: TLII
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Global soybean marketing and trade: A situation and outlook analysis
Book chapter analyzing the dramatic changes in global soybean production and trade in recent years, and examining the factors and constraints that will determine major future dynamics.
Project: TLII
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Potential of triple and double cropping with and without irrigation in the Sudan and Northern Guinea Savanna Zones of West Africa
The rapid increase in population and consequent pressure for food is driving agriculture towards greater intensification in West Africa. Various options including double and triple cropping, with and without irrigation, have to be employed for intensification to succeed. Double and triple cropping options with irrigation in Sudan and Sahel savannas and without irrigation in the northern Guinea savanna zones of West Africa were explored as possible options for intensification in these areas.
Project: TLII
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