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Ecology of termites from the genus Nasutitermes (Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae) and potential for science-based development of sustainable pest management programs
(published online, 2017-02)
The genus Nasutitermes is among the most abundant wood-feeding Termitidae and an
48 extremely diverse and heterogeneous group in terms of its biogeography and morphology.
49 Despite the major role of several Nasutitermes ...
Impacts of termites on selected soil physicochemical characteristics in the highlands of Southwest Ethiopia
(published online, 2017-03)
Termites are reported to improve soil physicochemical properties thereby
enhance soil fertility of their mound and foraging areas. Empirical study
pertaining to these effects is missing in Southwest Ethiopia. For this ...
Empowering smallholder rice farmers in Tanzania to increase productivity for promoting food security in Eastern and Southern Africa
(BioMed Central, 2014)
Background: Despite low rice yield levels in Tanzania, the country is the leading producer in Eastern and Southern
Africa. Given that this business is dominated by smallholder farmers and that the country is endowed ...
Molecular genetics: science and technology regulation
(BioMed Central, 2014)
The 23rd Annual Dialogue series at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation aimed at suggesting important
inputs in the regulatory process for the approval and commercialisation of genetically modified crops.
Effect of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) grain conditions on occurrence of mycotoxin‑producing fungi
(BioMed Central, 2015)
Background: Sorghum is a staple cereal crop that is well adapted to arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). It has a potential
of assuring food security and livelihoods in the ASALs. The objective of this study was to determine ...
Climate-smart agriculture global research agenda: Scientific basis for action
(BioMed Central, 2014)
Background: Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) addresses the challenge of meeting the growing demand for food,
fibre and fuel, despite the changing climate and fewer opportunities for agricultural expansion on additional ...
Potential environmental and population health impacts of local urban food systems under climate change: a life cycle analysis case study of lettuce and chicken
(BioMed Central, 2014)
Background: Climate change is expected to have an impact on food production, processing and transport
systems. While food systems have become globalized in recent decades, interest has re-emerged for local
production and ...
Pollination and biological control research: are we neglecting two billion smallholders
(BioMed Central, 2014)
Food insecurity is a major world problem, with ca. 870 million people in the world being chronically undernourished.
Most of these people live in tropical, developing regions and rely on smallholder farming for food ...
Back to baselines: measuring change and sharing data
(BioMed Central, 2014)
International research for development is under increasing pressure to demonstrate development outcomes that
enhance people’s food security and well-being while preserving the natural resource base. The CGIAR Research
Programme ...
To label or not to label: balancing the risks, benefits and costs of mandatory labelling of GM food in Africa
(BioMed Central, 2014)
There seems to be growing controversy among interest groups worldwide about whether genetically modified
(GM) foods need to be labelled. There are also growing concerns, particularly among civil society groups, about ...