Progress of Common Bean Breeding and Genetics Research in Ethiopia
This review charts the progress of common bean breeding and genetics research in Ethiopia over the last decade.
Towards a successful management of aflatoxin contamination in legume and cereal farming systems in northern Nigeria: A case study of the groundnut value chain
This paper presents multiple pre-emptive management measures in the management of aflatoxins in the groundnut value chain in Nigeria.
Breeding tropical legume crops for resilient cropping systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
This poster abstract summarizes the achievements of CGIAR centers and national research partners, who have with the support of the Tropical Legumes project enhanced legume crop production in Sub-Saharan Africa through the use of genetic technology.
Legume breeding and seed systems for improved livelihoods and impact
This abstract summarises the aims and achievements of the Tropical Legumes project with national breeding programs to develop improved groundnut varieties by identifying sources of resistance, developing populations, evaluating in target environments, and releasing improved farmer-preferred varieties for production.
Seven Seasons of Learning and Engaging Smallholder Farmers in the Drought-Prone Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through Tropical Legumes, 2007–2014 (Enhancing market opportunities, policies and partnerships along the legume value chain to increase the income and nutritional security of smallholder farmers in drought-prone areas of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: Chapter 1 of 13)
Front matter and Chapter 1 of a book published after seven years of TLII, representing an important record of the project’s work and achievements.
Seven Seasons of Learning and Engaging Smallholder Farmers in the Drought-Prone Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through Tropical Legumes, 2007–2014 (Enhancing groundnut productivity and production in Eastern and Southern Africa: Chapter 2 of 13)
Chapter 2 of a book published after seven years of TLII, representing an important record of the project’s work and achievements.
Seven Seasons of Learning and Engaging Smallholder Farmers in the Drought-Prone Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through Tropical Legumes, 2007–2014 (Enhancing groundnut productivity and production in West and Central Africa: Chapter 3 of 13)
Chapter 3 of a book published after seven years of TLII, representing an important record of the project’s work and achievements.
Seven Seasons of Learning and Engaging Smallholder Farmers in the Drought-Prone Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through Tropical Legumes, 2007–2014 (Enhancing groundnut productivity and production in Bangladesh and India: Chapter 4 of 13)
Chapter 4 of a book published after seven years of TLII, representing an important record of the project’s work and achievements.
Changing Landscapes, Changing Lives: Following the Chickpea Value Chain in Ethiopia
Brief overview of recent developments in chickpea production in Ethiopia. Reports on farmers’ shift, within a five-year period, to chickpea production in response to global market demands.
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.
