Gender analysis is not only about gender: reshaping the potato breeding priorities to increase varietal adoption in Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Michael Friedmann, Vivian Polar, Tiago Antônio de Oliveira Mendes

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Frontiers in Sociology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

Public breeding programs are pushing to implement demand-led increase variety adoption, while tackling multiple challenges for increased production under climate change. This has included the improvement of target product profiles involving stakeholders. A special case involves unexpected and rapid spread Shangi potato in Kenya. was not an especially outstanding levels its traits did exceed expected thresholds defined profile table East Africa. By examining customer segments looking at gender but also social contexts smallholder disadvantaged farmers such as access markets, inputs, labor, it became apparent that ready availability potatoes consumption, processing, or planting prime importance. Given storage market constraints, Shangi's very short dormancy, which had been assumed be a negative trait farmers, women cottage processors consumers, actually meeting needs available material. Consequently, this provided these groups control over their productive activities. The study presented here analyzes different components change It explores tradeoffs faced by public sector how analysis from broader inclusion perspective can uncover underlying causes varietal adoption. Focusing on variety, reveals series lessons learned have re-shaped definition priorities.

Language: Английский

Potato and sweetpotato breeding at the International Potato Center: approaches, outcomes and the way forward DOI Creative Commons
Hannele Lindqvist‐Kreuze, Merideth Bonierbale, Wolfgang J. Grüneberg

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Theoretical and Applied Genetics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 137(1)

Published: Dec. 19, 2023

Root and tuber crop breeding is at the front center of CIP's science program, which seeks to develop disseminate sustainable agri-food technologies, information practices serve objectives including poverty alleviation, income generation, food security use natural resources. CIP was established in 1971 Peru, part potato's origin diversity, with an initial mandate on potato expanding include sweetpotato 1986. Potato are among top 10 most consumed staples globally provide some affordable sources energy vital nutrients. Sweetpotato plays a key role securing for many households Africa South Asia, while important worldwide. Both crops grow range conditions relatively few inputs simple agronomic techniques. adapted cooler environments, grows well hot climates, hence, two complement each other. Germplasm enhancement (pre-breeding), development new varieties building capacity variety testing changing climates emphasis adaptation, resistance, nutritional quality resource-use efficiency central activities significant benefits poor. Investments allied disciplines have resulted release had documented impact countries. Partnership diverse types organizations has been centers way working toward improving livelihoods through production global South.

Language: Английский

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Variety use and preferences among smallholder sweetpotato farmers and how best to improve their access to quality seed: A gendered perspective and implications for breeding program design DOI
Irene Bayiyana, Julius Juma Okello, Sylvester Ojwang

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CABI Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 17, 2025

Abstract Uganda is a secondary centre of diversity sweetpotato with most farmers maintaining at least four varieties in their fields. However, these are landraces, the uptake improved being quite low country, especially among women. Efforts to decrease gender technology adoption gap critical for inclusive impacts innovations. This study aims understand gendered drivers sourcing and use smallholder exposed behavioural interventions Uganda. Key informant interviews (KII), focus group discussions (FGDs) semi-structured (SSI) were used gather baseline information from located communities that received interventions. The results indicate while men sourced seed-vines mainly purchasing market, women did so social networks including fellow or neighbours. Men had higher tendency source vines market likely because mobility than Consumption traits, quality characteristics strongly associated variety use. Notably, sweet taste played big role was linked preference Iboi, Ejumula Kakamega, leading varieties. followed by high root yield. challenges face production included limited labour force shortage farm equipment/machinery, lack timely access planting material on-set rains, affordable/ cost These findings highlight importance paying attention both agronomic not only latter, development. They also suggest need implementation effective promotional strategies demonstration gardens, technical backstopping extensionists equip them, radio talk shows linkages.

Language: Английский

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Enhancing Crop Nutrition in Arid and Semiarid Regions of Africa Through Genome Editing Using CRISPR/Cas DOI Creative Commons
Erick Amombo, Rita H. Mumm, Abdelaziz Nilahyane

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Food and Energy Security, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3)

Published: April 25, 2025

ABSTRACT Food insecurity is a pressing issue in Africa, aggravated by escalating drought, jeopardizing the region's ability to meet nutritional requirements for human health. In arid and semiarid regions, crop yield severely affected drought salinity. Thus, obtaining an effective development requires striking right balance between growth defense. This review delves into potential of CRISPR/Cas genome editing technology tackle these challenges improving quality climate‐resilient crops SSA context soil We describe detail opportunities with traits that could be developed using systems cultivation regions Africa. discussed crops, genes specific pathways targeted. Furthermore, we emphasize importance aligning scientific solutions evolving policy frameworks, particularly favorable biosafety regulations concerning editing. addition, underscore significance capacity‐building programs, which have revolutionize value chains, tapping enabled through By strategically integrating supporting policies alongside initiatives communication strategies, Africa can bolster food security amidst climate change challenges. approach not only addresses immediate needs but also fosters long‐term resilience agricultural systems.

Language: Английский

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Decision tree scoring system to guide selection for consumer preference in sweetpotato breeding trials DOI Creative Commons
Mariam Nakitto, Reuben Ssali, Suzanne D. Johanningsmeier

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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 104(8), P. 4615 - 4625

Published: July 25, 2023

Previously, a lexicon and protocol for quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA) was established the Uganda sweetpotato breeding program. The implication of QDA scores priority sensory attributes on consumer preference should be determined to interpret results efficiently make decisions effectively. present study aimed develop gender-responsive decision tree obtain an overall eating quality score facilitate demand-led targeted selection. It focused Kamuli Hoima districts (Uganda) uses pre-lease advanced clones ('NKB3', 'NKB105', 'NKB135', 'D11' 'D20'), released varieties ('NASPOT 8' 'NAROSPOT 1') landraces ('Muwulu-Aduduma', 'Umbrella').

Language: Английский

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Assessment of consumers’ preference for orange‐fleshed sweet potato puree chapati: a case of rural and urban consumers in Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Antonate Akinyi Owuor, David Jakinda Otieno, Julius Juma Okello

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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 104(8), P. 4722 - 4728

Published: May 24, 2023

Abstract BACKGROUND Orange‐fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is bio‐fortified with vitamin A precursors through breeding and thus ideal for combating deficiency (VAD). One of the potential mechanisms to promote consumption OFSP enhance its availability processing into products a longer shelf life more desirable consumers. However, very few farmers agro‐processors practice value addition due market uncertainties; there little information on products. This study examined consumers’ preference puree chapati in rural urban areas Kenya, using contingent valuation method. Data was collected from random sample 411 consumers double‐bounded logit model applied analyze willingness pay (WTP) chapati. RESULTS Consumers were willing price Kenya shillings (KES) 19 (USD 0.14) 35 0.26) Homa Bay Nairobi counties, respectively. The presence children under 5 years household, awareness benefits consuming OFSP, level education had positive significant influence WTP both regions. CONCLUSION demonstrated that exhibited In order increase value‐added products, it important consumer other such nutritious cooking demonstrations nudging approaches attractive illustrations social media platforms engage mothers care‐givers old as well youth. © 2023 Authors. Journal Science Food Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd behalf Society Chemical Industry.

Language: Английский

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Sweetpotato: An Orphan Crop No More? DOI Creative Commons
G. Craig Yencho

Compendium of plant genomes, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 9

Published: Sept. 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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Characterization of volatile compounds profiles and identification of key volatile and odor-active compounds in 40 sweetpotato (Ipomoea Batatas L.) varieties DOI Creative Commons
Rong Zhang, Chaochen Tang,

Bingzhi Jiang

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Food Chemistry X, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25, P. 102058 - 102058

Published: Nov. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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Priority quality traits for gendered sweetpotato breeding in Mozambique DOI Creative Commons
Sarah Mayanja, Samuel Edgar Tinyiro,

David Martin Ogwal

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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: Sept. 15, 2023

Introduction Sweetpotato breeders strive to develop varieties that address productivity challenges farmers face in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, adoption of these is low, partly attributed limited attention attributes desired by the end-users. Methods This study sought identify key traits preferred eight women processors and 426 consumers (180 male, 246 female) Manhiça, Marracuene Maputo districts, Mozambique. Processing diagnostics consumer studies evaluated two local (‘Lilas’, ‘N’santimuni’) improved (‘Alisha’, ‘Irene’). Data from were analyzed using content analysis summary statistics. Consumer hedonic data clustering regression models, while Penalty Multiple correspondence performed for Just-about-right Check-all-that-apply tests respectively. Results Processors prioritized mealiness, sweet taste, not fibrous, good sweetpotato smell, ease peeling, easy cook appearance boiled root. ‘N’santimuni’ was most variety processing. Consumers ‘Lilas’ because their high dry matter, pleasant firmness hand, smoothness when eating taste. ‘Alisha’ ‘Irene’ penalized low scores on sweetness, firmness. Women consumed more frequently than men had better discernment homogeneity colour. Also, youth educated disliked adults lower income consumers. Discussion strongly indicated preference importance quality such as sweetpotato. are rarely included breeding designs. Breeding programs can thus be enhanced biophysical chemical parameters will enable quantification incorporation attributes.

Language: Английский

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Emerging concepts in plant breeding and their use for the design of seed delivery and dissemination strategies: a systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Ciro Domínguez,

Ini�a�ve Kari

Published: Dec. 15, 2023

The last five years have seen a burgeoning in the use of terms business models, product profiles and market segments fields plant breeding seed systems.Since mid-2010, within Consulta�ve Group on Interna�onal Agricultural Research (CGIAR), these also been used ubiquitously.But what do actually mean?Where they come from?Are fully understood?How CGIAR? How can be further to enhance delivery new varie�es impact interna�onal research?This study systema�cally reviews literature about find out their roots meaning, understand plan breeding, support design dissemina�on strategy potato released by Potato Centre (CIP) Peru.The follows guidelines PRESS (Peer Review Electronic Search Strategies) PRISMA (Preferred Repor�ng Items for Systema�c Meta-Analyses) 2020 statement, review published studies containing from both, peer-reviewed grey literature.Out 1,733 found six different bibliographic databases (Google Scholar, AgEcon, Web Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Econbiz) (n=1,616) specialized pla�orms (n=117), total 416 were reviewed full, 163 selected inclusion review.Our results show that term models since 1990s many research spheres, but notably business, management, marke�ng.The concept has recently drawn systems, is poorly understood, rarely defined and, with few excep�ons, it rather loosely broadly.The interchangeably refer some�mes confused components generally unknown or misunderstood.Product are concepts rela�vely CGIAR.Together, central design, development based demand-led principles.While broad general, fairly well less commonly defined, this domain CGIAR very small.Seed deeply rooted systems research; however, most address broader framework value chains.The recognizes three types systems: formal, informal intermediate.In each categories, good range described.Results strategies depend largely crop, crop type, country predomina�ng system.The choice responds government policies, donors' support, country/region's context, ins�tu�ons projects involved development.Seed examined here delivered CIP Peru.However, concentrated Africa experiences La�n America, specifically Peru par�cular potato, scarce.Business an excellent tool reflec�ng i) proposi�on how meet farmers' needs, ii) customers targeted varie�es, iii) key ac�vi�es, resources partners needed produce deliver them target segments, iv) channels appropriate reaching clients, general v) differen�ate its compe�tors create, capture research.This help leads R&D managers model produc�on varie�es.The define proposi�on,

Language: Английский

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Genetic innovation gender strategy DOI Creative Commons
Vivian Polar

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The Gender Strategy developed by CGIAR aims to address gender inequality in the adoption and benefits of new crop varieties. Women are key producers, processors, consumers CGIAR's priority crops, yet their needs often overlooked. uses research develop more attractive varieties that adopted faster have fair outcomes for both women men. It outlines 6 priorities, including mapping differences, identifying gender-intentional varieties, analyzing drivers equality seed access use. also emphasizes building partnerships capacity make breeding programs gender-responsive, involving social scientists engaging with gender-transformative organizations. overarching goal is ensure benefit increasing numbers men, advancing equality.

Language: Английский

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