Author: Salim Nahdy SilimPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pigeon pea
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Improvement of Pigeonpea in Eastern and Southern Africa
Author: Salim Nahdy SilimPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pigeon pea
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Status and Potential of Pigeonpea in Eastern and Southern Africa
Author: Said N. SilimPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pigeon pea
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Diseases Of Pigeonpea
Author: S.C. AgrawalPublisher: Concept Publishing Company
ISBN: 9788180690068
Category : Pigeon pea
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This Book Is The Compilation Of The World Literature On Diseases Of Pigeonpea, An Important Pulse Crop Of The Indian Subcontinent, Africa, Australia And South America.
The Pigeonpea Genome
Author: Rajeev K. VarshneyPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319637975
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is a crop of small land holding farmers in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. It has a number of usages starting from protein rich food to vegetarian families; fuel wood; nitrogen supplier to soil; recycling minerals in soil to animal feed etc. Pigeonpea has been considered to be originated and domesticated in central India from where it travelled to different parts of the world such as Africa and Latin America. In ongoing scenario of climate change, biotic and especially abiotic stresses will make the conditions more challenging for entire agriculture. This volume focusing on the pigeonpea genome will collate the information on the genome sequencing and its utilization in genomics activities, with a focus on the current findings, advanced tools and strategies deployed in pigeonpea genome sequencing and analysis, and how this information is leading to direct outcomes for plant breeders and subsequently to farmers.
Grain Legumes and Green Manures for Soil Fertility in Southern Africa
Author: Stephen R. WaddingtonPublisher: CIMMYT
ISBN: 9789706481139
Category : Green manure crops
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Pulse crops for sustainable farms in sub-Saharan Africa
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251300887
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Pulses have a long history in sub-Saharan Africa due to their multiple benefits. Pulses, and legumes in general, can play an important role in agriculture because of their ability to biologically fix atmospheric nitrogen and to enhance the biological turnover of phosphorus; thus they could become the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture in Africa. In this sense, there is a body of literature that points to diversification of existing production systems – particularly legumes species, which provide critical environmental services, including soil erosion control and soil nutrient recapitalization. This publication is a review of some of the promising strategies to support the cultivation and utilization of pulses on smallholder farms in sub-Saharan Africa. The review is part of the legacy of the International Year of Pulses (IYP), which sought to recognize the contribution that pulses make to human well-being and the environment.
Pigeonpea
Author: Integrated Pest Management in the Global Arena
Author: Karim M. MarediaPublisher: CABI
ISBN: 9780851990637
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
This book presents experiences and successful case studies of integrated pest management (IPM) from developed and developing countries and from major international centres and programmes. It contains 39 chapters by many contributors addressing themes such as: emerging issues in IPM, including biotechnology, pesticide policies and socioeconomic considerations (8 chapters); country experiences from Africa, Asia, North and South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand (20 chapters); and regional and international experiences, including those of FAO, USAID, ICIPE, CIRAD, the World Bank and CGIAR Systemwide IPM Program (9 chapters). This book will be of significant interest to those working in the areas of crop protection, entomology and pest management.
Lost Crops of Africa
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309164540
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
This report is the second in a series of three evaluating underexploited African plant resources that could help broaden and secure Africa's food supply. The volume describes the characteristics of 18 little-known indigenous African vegetables (including tubers and legumes) that have potential as food- and cash-crops but are typically overlooked by scientists and policymakers and in the world at large. The book assesses the potential of each vegetable to help overcome malnutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and create sustainable landcare in Africa. Each species is described in a separate chapter, based on information gathered from and verified by a pool of experts throughout the world. Volume I describes African grains and Volume III African fruits.
Mainstreaming efficient legume seed systems in Eastern Africa
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251310181
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Legumes are important components of sustainable farming systems. They are useful to diversify and intensify cropping systems; fix atmospheric nitrogen and improve soil health; act as rotation crops; increase and diversify smallholder incomes; and lower the carbon footprint, mitigating climate change. Legumes can therefore play a critical role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. However, as this publication points out, their production is challenged by various policy, regulatory, institutional and technical factors, including a lack of attention from the public sector and limited opportunity to attract private sector investment.