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PRA document for cassava green mite (Mononychellus tanajoa)
Development of process-based phenology model for M. tanajoa, using ILCYM software developed by CIP, generated from data collected under five constant temperatures (16, 21, 26, 31, and 36°C), with relative humidity of ~75% ...
Narrative experimental releases of parasitoids Benin and Burkina Faso
In Benin, we released some 60’100 adult parasitic wasp (30’300 Therophilus javanus and 29’800 Phanerotoma syleptae) which work in synergy by having two different modes of action, one being an ovo-larval parasitoid, and the ...
Pest risk analysis on Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, causative organism of Xanthomonas wilt on banana, on plants-for-planting
Recognising that Xanthomas campestris pv. musacearum (Xcm), causal agent of Xanthomons wilt (Xw) of banana, is endemic to the Great Lakes region, the Pest Risk Analysis(PRA) considers the justification for implementing ...
Consumer preference/acceptability studies of selected cassava-based products in four districts of Zambia
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Cr) is an important crop after maize in Zambia more than 30% of the population rely on it as a food security crop (Poole, 2010). However, Cassava processing and utilization in Zambia is still ...
Capacity Building
In collaboration with partners, several training events were conducted to improve the skills and knowledge of farmers and extension agents in improved crop production practices and symbiotic nitrogen fixation technologies. ...
Ex-post analysis of the impacts of improved cassava varieties on smallholder livelihoods in Sierra Leone
The study was conducted to assess the impact of improved cassava varieties and associated agronomic technologies in reducing poverty in Sierra Leone. The study has provided insight into an understanding of (i) the ...
Meeting Report RTB Flagship 5.4 meeting – Scaling Readiness
RTB Flagship 5.4 meeting report.
Study cases in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Sensory and Instrumental Texture Profiling of Yellow-fleshed Plantain Flour Cooked Paste Produced from Different Varieties
The aim of this study is to assess the effect of different packaging materials and storage periods on the sensory and instrumental texture attributes of amala prepared from different plantain flour.