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Pacific Island communities are highly exposed to a range of hazards including extreme weather events and outbreaks of pests and diseases. These hazards can cause severe losses to yields of traditional food crops and increase the risks of famine and food insecurity in Pacific Island communities....

Author(s)
Iese, V.; Holland, E.; Wairiu, M.; Havea, R.; Patolo, S.; Nishi, M.; Hoponoa, T.; Bourke, R. M.; Dean, A.; Waqainabete, L.
Publisher
Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Global Food Security, 2018, 18, pp 48-56
Abstract

Determining how crop improvements like biofortification are integrated into agri-food supply chains across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a growing focus in food security frameworks. Nevertheless, improved crop traits meant to address food insecurity are often developed well before practical concerns...

Author(s)
Clark, L. F.; Hobbs, J. E.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, USA
Citation
Journal of Crop Improvement, 2023, 37, 2, pp 229-252
Abstract

Many empirical studies have recognized the importance of using improved crop varieties to tackle the challenges of low productivity, poverty, hunger, and food insecurity. Nevertheless, the size of the effect of any crop variety, such as dual-purpose sweetpotatoes developed for both food and animal...

Author(s)
Danso-Abbeam, G.; Baiyegunhi, L. J. S.; Laing, M. D.; Shimelis, H.
Publisher
Springer, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Food Security, 2020, 13, 3, pp 653-668
AbstractFull Text

Two relevant studies on food security are referred to in the article. Food insecurity from time to time threatens in Teso sub region which houses a viable Teso agricultural system. One study was done during 2001-2003 in Tesoon sweet potato production with 650 persons participating and the second...

Author(s)
Epeju, W. F.; Rukundo, P. M.
Publisher
Canadian Center of Science and Education, Toronto, Canada
Citation
Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2018, 7, 1, pp 146-155
Abstract

Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) is a rich plant-based source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. In sub-Saharan Africa, sweetpotato is known as a food security crop but most varieties grown are high dry matter white-fleshed types, lacking beta-carotene. In 1995, researchers...

Author(s)
Low, J. W.; Mwanga, R. O. M.; Andrade, M.; Carey, E.; Ball, A. M.
Publisher
Elsevier B. V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Global Food Security, 2017, 14, pp 23-30
Abstract

The study analyzed commercialization of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) and food security status of producing households in Benue State, Nigeria. Commercialization of OFSP and food security status of the producers is constrained by inadequate incomes to purchase food, instability of supply and...

Author(s)
Onwusiribe, C. S.; Nmerengwa, J. K.; Nwokeocha, I. N.
Publisher
College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension, Umuahia, Nigeria
Citation
Nigerian Agricultural Journal, 2021, 52, 3, pp 53-62
Abstract

Food and nutritional security are the major concerns in many countries of the world and may have potential to contribute to sustainable food systems under climate change. To address the food and nutritional insecurity, it has become extremely important to diversify the present-day agricultural...

Author(s)
Bandana Padhan; Debabrata Panda
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020, 11, April,
Abstract

Postharvest losses (PHLs) amplify food insecurity and reduce the amount of nutrients available to vulnerable populations, especially in the world's Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). However, little is known about nutrient loss at the various postharvest stages. The objective of our study was ...

Author(s)
Bechoff, A.; Shee, A.; Mvumi, B. M.; Ngwenyama, P.; Debelo, H.; Ferruzzi, M. G.; Nyanga, L. K.; Mayanja, S.; Tomlins, K. I.
Publisher
Springer, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Food Security, 2022, 14, 3, pp 571-590
Abstract

Chinese food security has been impacted by the combination of climate change, trade war, COVID-19 and partial conflict. This paper summarized the characteristics of sweetpotato for its high yield and adaptability in China. Chinese sweetpotato industry has wide space and solid foundation for...

Author(s)
Li Qiang; Zhao Hai; Jin YanLing; Zhu JinCheng; Ma DaiFu
Publisher
Editorial Department of Jiangsu Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
Citation
Jiangsu Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2022, 38, 6, pp 1484-1491
Abstract

The application of the Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) concept is an effort to improve food security as well as mitigate landslides in watershed areas. This study aims to determine the coefficient value of runoff that can cause landslides, risk criteria, and the level of vulnerability in the event...

Author(s)
Jumiyati, S.; Hadid, A.; Toknok, B.; Nurdin, R.; Paramitha, T. A.
Publisher
IOP Publishing Ltd, Bristol, UK
Citation
IOP Conference Series : Earth and Environmental Science, 2021, 708,

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