Datasets
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Maize Modelling Data, Agronomy, Kano
A 5-year development project titled; Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP). The project aims to reach 450,000 smallholder farmers and enhance crop production and... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for phenotyping plantain and banana genot...
Screening for plantain and banana genotypes for resistance to nematodes -
System Transformation: Mitigation and Transformation Initiative for GHG reduc...
The CGIAR Initiative on Low-Emission Food Systems, also known as Mitigate+, works closely with key actors in the target countries so that they are equipped with the knowledge,... -
Ghana Crop type labels 2023
Timely and accurate data on the extent of croplands and the types of cultivated crops are essential to addressing the food insecurity challenges that many African countries... -
Ghana Crop type labels 2024
Timely and accurate data on the extent of croplands and the types of cultivated crops are essential to addressing the food insecurity challenges that many African countries... -
Climate-smart cropping arrangements, systems and integrated soil fertility ma...
The smallholder farmers’ agri-food system in Malawi faces persistent and new biophysical and socio-economic constraints resulting in low productivity and high production risks,... -
Small_N_Household_survey_in_DRC_2024
In postconflict complex humanitarian situations, there is consensus on the need to “build back better” and support efforts to strengthen resilience among farmer groups... -
Virulence of Cameroonian entomopathogenic fungi isolates of Beauveria bassain...
Testing the susceptibility of entomopathogenic fungi from IITA- Cameroon fungi germplasm( Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae)on pupae of maize fall armyworm -
Virulence of Cameroonian entomopathogenic fungi isolates of Beauveria bassain...
Testing the susceptibility of entomopathogenic fungi from IITA- Cameroon fungi germplasm( Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae)on larvae instar 1-2 of maize fall armyworm. -
Virulence of Cameroonian entomopathogenic fungi isolates of Beauveria bassain...
Testing the susceptibility of entomopathogenic fungi from IITA- Cameroon fungi germplasm( Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae)on larvae instar 5-6 of maize fall armyworm. -
Distribution, occurrence and Characterisation of Lepidopteran hosts of indige...
Collection of dead Lepidopterans with fungal outgrowth and live fall armyworm larvae as well as parasitoids from maize farms in different localities. Isolation of fungi... -
Virulence of Cameroonian entomopathogenic fungi isolates of Beauveria bassain...
Testing the susceptibility of entomopathogenic fungi from IITA- Cameroon fungi germplasm( Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae)on eggs of maize fall armyworm -
Virulence of Cameroonian entomopathogenic fungi isolates of Beauveria bassain...
Testing the susceptibility of entomopathogenic fungi from IITA- Cameroon fungi germplasm( Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae)on larvae instar 3-4 of maize fall armyworm. -
Bean grain yield and quality as influenced by different agronomic and soil he...
This dataset supports a global meta-analysis that investigates how agronomic practices and soil health characteristics influence bean grain yield and quality traits. Drawing on... -
Summary agronomic data for model calibration and validation for key crops in ...
Overview of agronomic data for the calibration and validation of models for major crops in sub-Saharan Africa. -
Maize-grain zinc and iron concentrations as influenced by agronomic managemen...
This dataset supports a global meta-analysis that assesses how agronomic practices and soil characteristics influence zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) levels in maize grain. Drawing on... -
HYDROPONICS AMENABILITY EXPERIMENT
The SeEDEQUAL Initiative, (now transitioned into the Breeding for Tomorrow-Inclusive Delivery area of work ) is an integral part of Genetic Innovation in the One CGIAR Action... -
Response of field-planted leaf-bud cuttings to different shade materials and ...
The Program for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively propagated Crops in Africa (PROSSIVA) -
Zero Hunger value addition training data for Togo, 2025
Same as previous description for Zero Hunger Project -
Cutting-Dip in insecticides for control of whiteflies in cassava under farmer...
The project evaluated efficacy of cutting dipping in insecticides solutions for control of whiteflies in cassava under farmer field conditions. -
Efficacy of botanical oils and cutting dipping in insecticides for control of...
The project evaluated efficacy of crude formulation of neem oil, commercial neem oil in combination with cutting dipping in insecticides solutions for control of whiteflies in... -
Bioecology of host instars development of Zeugodacus cucurbitae Coquillett an...
Better knowledge on the biology of Dacus vertebratus and Zeugodacus cucurbitae, most damageable pest of Citrullus lanatus for their sustainable management -
Guidelines and Best Practices for Digital Data Collection and Management of B...
Digital Data Collection and Management of Breeding Trials using Field Book, BrAPI and EBS. -
Standard Operating Procedure for High throughput Phenotyping using NIRS
The near-infrared spectroscopy is a non-destructive and rapid method for predicting the qualitative and quantitative properties of samples. The NIRS spectral regions, which are... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) FOR DNA EXTRACTION
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction is an important process in molecular plant breeding. DNA extraction involves isolating DNA from the nucleus of a cell. Once purified,... -
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR LEAF SAMPLE COLLECTION FOR GENOTYPING
Application of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technology in plant breeding offers an opportunity to enhance and accelerate genetic gain. Molecular markers, which are DNA or gene... -
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR HARVESTING AND HARVEST EVALUATION IN C...
In cassava breeding, harvesting is carried out to determine the root yield and assess other important traits. It marks the end of the fieldwork for an experimental cassava... -
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR PHENOTYPING DATA MANAGEMENT IN IITA CASSAVA...
Data management involves data collection, curation, analysis, and storage to ensure accessibility to quality data. The goal of data management is to provide breeders with... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Weed Control and Management
Weed control and management are well-planned field operations carried out to prevent, remove, or limit weed infestations so the crops can grow to attain high productivity. The... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Trial Management
Field trials are important in cassava breeding research. Cassava breeders conduct a variety of field trials in the process of developing improved varieties. The results of these... -
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR SEED PROCESSING, SEED INVENTORY AND MA...
Cassava is primarily grown via stem cuttings (stakes?), but can also be propagated by seeds. Seed propagation is important to create novel gene combinations and superior cassava... -
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) FOR HYBRIDIZATION AND CROSSING BLOCK MANAG...
Genetic variation is the basis of selection in plant breeding. Hybridization is the process of making controlled crosses between selected genotypes to provide genetic variation... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Phenotyping Banana for Resistance to t...
Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) such as Pratylenchus spp., Helicotylenchus spp., and Radopholus spp. amongst others are a major constraint to sustainable bananas (Musa spp.)... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Pollen Tube Growth and Monitoring (PTGM)
This procedure allows for assessing pollen viability, compatibility, and fertilization efficiency, essential for improving hybridization success and enhancing hybrid recovery... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Phenotypic Field data collection and m...
This SOP provides detailed procedures for data collection, analysis, and statistical design for hybrid evaluations in the banana breeding program. It ensures data quality,... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Collecting, Preparing, Analyzing, and ...
This SOP provides detailed procedures for collecting, preparing, quantifying, analyzing, and assessing banana pollen grains in a consistent and reproducible manner that ensures... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for land preparation and planting Banana a...
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides a comprehensive guide to best practices for land preparation and planting of banana and plantain fields. It aligns with... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Harvesting Banana and Plantain
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides comprehensive, detailed guidelines for banana harvest activities that include the fruit handling, the data collection and data... -
IITA MUSA IMPROVEMENT – MOLECULAR BREEDING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)...
Unlike seed crops, clonally propagated crops are difficult and expensive to conserve. With the rapidly evolving genotyping platforms, it is recommended to conserve leaf samples... -
IITA MUSA IMPROVEMENT – MOLECULAR BREEDING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP...
Genotyping involves studying an organism’s genetic makeup based on its DNA. Banana leaves are commonly used for DNA extraction due to their abundance, accessibility, and the... -
IITA MUSA IMPROVEMENT – MOLECULAR BREEDING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP...
Genotyping involves studying an organism’s genetic makeup based on its DNA. Banana leaves are commonly used for DNA extraction due to their abundance, accessibility, and the... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Banana Embryo Culture
Banana/plantain breeding depends on successful controlled hybridization (or open pollinations) resulting in the formation of fertile seeds. However, most banana seeds fail to... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for banana tissue culture media preparation
Plant tissue culture involves growing plant cells, tissues, or organs on a sterile growth medium in vitro under controlled conditions of temperature, light, and humidity. An... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for digital imaging and quantification of ...
The quantification of weevil damage on banana corms is an important task when assessing resistance. In the process of analysing hundreds of samples for weevil damage, there is... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for In vitro high throughput (HTP) phenot...
Parasitic nematodes (PPNs) mainly Radopholus spp. also known as burrowing nematodes are a major biotic threat to banana production in most African banana-growing regions... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Ploidy Analysis in Banana
Banana is a natural multi-ploid crop. Wild bananas are seeded diploids (2x), while banana cultivars are seedless, mostly triploid (3x) and sometimes diploid. Because of the... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Phenotyping and Data Management of Ea...
The hybrids developed from the different cross combinations undergo a series of trials starting with the early evaluation trial (EET), in which only two replications per... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Field Establishment of Banana crosses
The hybrids developed from the different cross combinations undergo a series of trials starting with the early evaluation trial (EET), in which only two replications per... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Banana Hybridization
The purpose of this document is to describe the SOPs for banana breeding activities and data management. These activities include crossing, evaluation trial establishment,... -
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Banana Bacterial Wilt Resistance Scree...
Banana is greatly affected by a bacterial pathogen Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum (Xvm), that causes banana bacterial wilt.1 It is reported to be the most devastating...