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Technology networks for conservation agriculture: Kitale, Kenya

Powerpoint presentation. Description: This presentation, given in Kitale, Kenya in February 2012 was given as part of a feedback workshop sponsored by the Technology Networks Cross […]

  • Date of Publication: 2012
  • Author(s): J. Lamb
  • Type of Document: Media

Technology networks for conservation agriculture: Tororo, Uganda

Powerpoint presentation. Description: This presentation, given in Tororo, Uganda, in February 2012 was given as part of a feedback workshop sponsored by the Technology Networks Cross […]

  • Date of Publication: 2012
  • Author(s): J. Lamb
  • Type of Document: Media

Sustainable Technology for Orange and Purple Sweetpotato (STOPS) in Ghana

Using the gap and decision analysis tools, this project proposes to strengthen the value chain in three sweet potato growing regions in Ghana to improve food […]

  • Start Date: 2011
  • End Date: October 2014
  • Project Code: Not Available
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Effects of Microcystis aeruginosa on life history of water flea Daphnia magna

Abstract: Cyanobacterial blooms in eutrophic freshwater systems are a worldwide problem, creating adverse effects for many aquatic organisms by producing toxic microcystins and deteriorating water quality. […]

  • Date of Publication: 2011
  • Author(s): Liu Liping; Li Kang; Chen Taoying; Dai Xilin; Jiang Min; James S. Diana
  • Type of Document: Scholarly Article

Life Cycle Assessment of Chinese Shrimp Farming Systems Targeted for Export and Domestic Sales

Abstract: We conducted surveys of six hatcheries and 18 farms for data inputs to complete a cradleto- farm-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental […]

  • Date of Publication: 2011
  • Author(s): Ling Cao; James S. Diana; Gregory A. Keoleian; Qiuming Lai
  • Type of Document: Scholarly Article

Polyculture of Sahar (Tor putitora) with mixed-sex Nile tilapia

Abstract: Sahar (Tor putitora) is an economically important indigenous fish in Nepal, with major efforts to conserve and propagate the species. It is a predator and […]

  • Date of Publication: 2011
  • Author(s): M.K. Shresthaa; R.L. Sharmaa; K. Ghartia; J.S. Diana
  • Type of Document: Scholarly Article

Anatomical and histological characteristics of the intestine of the Topmouth Culter (Culter alburnus)

Abstract: Topmouth culter (Cuiter alburnus), a freshwater carnivorous fish of the Cyprinidae, is one of the most popular fish species in aquatic market in China. The […]

  • Date of Publication: 2011
  • Author(s): X. J. Cao; W. M. Wang; F. Song
  • Type of Document: Scholarly Article

Profitability analysis of small scale aquaculture enterprises in Central Uganda

Abstract: The study had three overriding objectives. Firstly, to assess the profitability of small-scale aquaculture production enterprises in central Uganda; secondly, to ascertain the factors affecting […]

  • Date of Publication: 2011
  • Author(s): Theodora S. Hyuha; James O. Bukenya; Julius Twinamasiko; Joseph Molnar
  • Type of Document: Scholarly Article

Aflatoxin control and prevention strategies in key crops of Sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract: Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites that contaminate agricultural commodities and can cause sickness or death in humans and animals. Risk of aflatoxin contamination of food […]

  • Date of Publication: 2011
  • Author(s): K. Hell; C. Mutegi
  • Type of Document: Scholarly Article

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Degradation of aflatoxins by extrusion cooking: Effects on Nutritional quality of Extrudates

Abstract: Extrusion of artificially contaminated food is reported to degrade aflatoxins to varying degrees depending on the extrusion conditions. This work sought to determine the (1) […]

  • Date of Publication: 2011
  • Author(s): Firibu K. Saalia; Robert D Phillips
  • Type of Document: Scholarly Article

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