Genome-wide scans identify known and novel regions associated with prolificacy and reproduction traits in a sub-Saharan African indigenous sheep (Ovis aries)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00335-019-09820-5
Abstract: Maximizing the number of offspring born per female is a key functionality trait in commercial- and/or subsistence-oriented livestock enterprises. Although the number of offspring born is closely associated with female fertility and reproductive success, the… read more here.
Keywords: reproduction traits; reproduction; african indigenous; sub saharan ... See more keywords
Farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on production of African indigenous vegetables in Kenya
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DOI: 10.1007/s42690-019-00085-8
Abstract: Local knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) among local growers are required to design effective vegetable productivity-enhancing interventions. However, limited studies have been conducted in Kenya to assess the knowledge, attitudes,… read more here.
Keywords: production; attitudes practices; indigenous vegetables; african indigenous ... See more keywords
Loss of African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables along the Supply Chain
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DOI: 10.1080/19315260.2017.1421595
Abstract: ABSTRACT Due to high perishability, African indigenous leafy vegetables (AIVs) tend to suffer heavy postharvest loss. There is a lack of information regarding management of loss of these vegetables. This study sought to identify, and… read more here.
Keywords: supply; indigenous leafy; african indigenous; supply chain ... See more keywords
Building on the strengths of African indigenous knowledge and innovation (AIK&I) for sustainable development in Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2021.1950111
Abstract: The effective promotion or utilization of the ingenuity from African indigenous knowledge and innovation (AIK&I) has great potential for reducing some of Africa’s interrelated development challenge... read more here.
Keywords: knowledge innovation; innovation; african indigenous; innovation aik ... See more keywords