Impact of volcanic aerosol hemispheric symmetry on Sahel rainfall
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DOI: 10.1007/s00382-020-05347-7
Abstract: The semi-arid African Sahel region is highly sensitive to changes in monsoon precipitation, as much of the region’s workforce is employed in the agricultural industry (Hamro-Drotz and Programme 2011). Thus, studying the response of rainfall… read more here.
Keywords: response; volcanic eruptions; sahel; rainfall ... See more keywords
Thirty years of agronomy research for development in irrigated rice-based cropping systems in the West African Sahel: Achievements and perspectives
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fcr.2021.108149
Abstract: Abstract Rice (Oryza spp.) is an important food crop and plays an essential role in food security in the Sahel region in West Africa. The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) Regional Station for the Sahel was… read more here.
Keywords: rice; sahel; research development; rice based ... See more keywords
Bushmeat consumption in the West African Sahel of Burkina Faso, and the decline of some consumed species
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DOI: 10.1017/s0030605316001721
Abstract: Abstract To explore the patterns of bushmeat trade in the Sahel we carried out a multidisciplinary study, focusing on Burkina Faso. We conducted baseline interview surveys to examine the variation in people's perceptions of bushmeat… read more here.
Keywords: burkina faso; bushmeat consumption; sahel; bushmeat ... See more keywords
Drivers of farmer-managed natural regeneration in the Sahel. Lessons for restoration
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70746-z
Abstract: Farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR) is being promoted for restoration beyond its original range in the Sahel. FMNR involves farmers selecting and managing natural regeneration on their fields, while keeping them under the primary function of… read more here.
Keywords: farmer managed; regeneration; sahel; restoration ... See more keywords
Viabilité de l'élevage pastoral au Sahel : étude de quelques paramètres démographiques des élevages de Hombori (Mali)
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DOI: 10.1051/cagri/2017039
Abstract: L'elevage pastoral represente la principale activite economique de nombreux menages au nord du Sahel. Malgre la qualite des pâturages au cours de la saison des pluies, cet elevage est soumis a de nombreuses contraintes liees… read more here.
Keywords: viabilit levage; des troupeaux; levage pastoral; sahel ... See more keywords
Potential negative effects of the Green Wall on Sahel's biodiversity
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DOI: 10.1111/cobi.13755
Abstract: Article impact statement: If not carefully assessed, landscape changes could negatively affect dryland-adapted imperiled biodiversity in the Sahel. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. read more here.
Keywords: potential negative; biodiversity; negative effects; green wall ... See more keywords