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5.901 Huynh, B., Ehlers, J. D., Huang, B., Munoz-Amatriain, M., Lonardi, S., Santos, J. R. P., Ndeve, A., Batieno, B. J., Boukar, O., Cisse, N., Drabo, I., Fatokun, C., Kusi, F., Agyare, R. Y., Guo, Y., Herniter, I., Lo, S., Wanamaker, S., Xu, S., Close, T. J. & Roberts, P. A. A multi-parent advanced generation inter-cross (MAGIC) population for genetic analysis and improvement of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.). Article Plant Journal. 93, 2018. 1129— 1142.
4.900 Fuller, T. L., Clee, P. R., Njabo, K. Y., Trochez, A., Morgan, K., Mene, D. B., Anthony, N. M., Gonder, M. K., Allen, W. R., Hanna, R. & Smith, T. B. Climate warming causes declines in crop yields and lowers school attendance rates in central Africa. Article Science of the Total Environment. 610-611, 2018. 503— 510.
4.529 Price, E. J., Bhattacharjee, R., Lopez-Montes, A. & Fraser, P. D. Carotenoid profiling of yams: clarity, comparisons and diversity. Article Food Chemistry. 259, 2018. 130— 138.
4.529 Udomkun, P., Innawong, B., Siasakul, C. & Okafor, C. Utilization of mixed adsorbents to extend frying oil life cycle in poultry processing. Article Food Chemistry. 248, 2018. 225— 229.
4.291 Onyilo, F., Tusiime, G., Tripathi, J., Chen, L. H., Falk, B., Stergiopoulos, L., Tushemereirwe, W. K., Kubiriba, J. & Tripathi, L. Silencing of the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) Fus3 and Slt2 in Pseudocercospora fijiensis reduces growth and virulence on host plants. Article Frontiers in Plant Science. 9, 2018. 1— 12.
4.259 Kayondo, I. S., Del Carpio, D. P., Lozano, R., Ozimati, A., Wolfe, M., Baguma, Y., Gracen, V. E., Offei, S., Ferguson, M., Kawuki, R. & Jannink, J. Genome-wide association mapping and genomic prediction for CBSD resistance in Manihot esculenta. Article Scientific Reports. 8:1549, 2018. 1— 12.
4.259 van Wesemael, J., Hueber, Y., Kissel, E., Campos, N. A., Swennen, R. & Carpentier, S. Homeolog expression analysis in an allotriploid non-model crop via integration of transcriptomics and proteomics. Article Scientific Reports. 8:1353, 2018. 1— 11.
4.248 Droissart, V., Dauby, G., Hardy, O. J., Deblauwe, V., Harris, D. J., Janssens, S., Mackinder, B. A., Blach-Overgaard, A., Sonke, B., Sosef, M. S., Stevart, T., Svenning, J. C., Wieringa, J. J. & Couvreur, T. L. Beyond trees: biogeographical regionalization of tropical Africa. Article Journal of Biogeography, 2018. 1— 15.
4.099 Ndungu, S. M., Messmer, M. M., Ziegler, D., Gamper, H. A., Meszaros, E., Thuita, M., Vanlauwe, B., Frossard, E. & Thonar, C. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) hosts several widespread bradyrhizobial root nodule symbionts across contrasting agro-ecological production areas in Kenya. Article Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment, 2018. 1— 11.
4.099 Thuita, M., Vanlauwe, B., Mutegi, C. & Masso, C. Reducing spatial variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculants in farms of variable soil fertility in Siaya County of western Kenya. Article Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment, 2018. 1— 8.
4.099 van Heerwaarden, J., Baijukya, F., Boahen, S., Adjei-Nsiah, S., Ebanyat, P., Kamai, N., Wolde-Meskel, E., Kanampiu, F., Vanlauwe, B. & Giller, K. Soyabean response to rhizobium inoculation across Sub-Saharan Africa: patterns of variation and the role of promiscuity. Article Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment. 261, 2018. 211— 218.
4.099 Wolde-Meskel, E., van Heerwaarden, J., Abdulkadir, B., Kassa, S., Aliyi, I., Degefu, T., Wakweya, K., Kanampiu, F. & Giller, K. Additive yield response of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) to rhizobium inoculation and phosphorus fertilizer across smallholder farms in Ethiopia. Article Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 2018. 1— 9.
4.041 Campos, N. A., Swennen, R. & Carpentier, S. The plantain proteome, a focus on allele specific proteins obtained from plantain fruits. Article Proteomics. 18, 2018. 1— 5.
4.036 Leenaars, J. G. B., Claessens, L., Heuvelink, G., Hengl, T., Gonzalez, M. R., van Bussel, L. G., Guilpart, N. & Yang, H. Mapping rootable depth and root zone plant-available water holding capacity of the soil of sub-Saharan Africa. Article Geoderma. 324, 2018. 18— 36.
3.728 Ba, M. N., Huesing, J., Tamo, M., Higgins, T. J. V., Pittendrigh, B. R. & Murdock, L. L. An assessment of the risk of Bt-cowpea to non-target organisms in West Africa. Article Journal of Pest Science, 2018. 1— 15.
3.173 Arogundade, O., Oyekanmi, J., Oresanya, A., Ogunsanya, P., Akinyemi, S. O. S. & Kumar, P. L. First report of passion fruit woodiness virus associated with passion fruit woodiness disease of passion fruit in Nigeria. Article Plant Disease, 2018. 1— 5.
3.173 Mburu, H., Cortada-Gonzalez, L., Mwangi, G., Gitau, K., Kiriga, A., Kinyua, Z. M. , Ngundo, G. , Ronno, W., Coyne, D., Holgado, R. & Haukeland, S. First report of potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida (Stone, 1973) infecting potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Kenya. Article Plant Disease, 2018. 1— 6.
3.173 Wosula, E. N., McMechan, A. J., Knoell, E., Tatineni, S., Wegulo, S. N. & Hein, G. L. Impact of timing and method of virus inoculation on the severity of wheat streak mosaic disease. Article Plant Disease. 102, 2018. 645— 650.
3.086 Kamau, E., Mutungi, C., Kinyuru, J., Imathiu, S., Tanga, C. M., Affognon, H., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D. & Fiaboe, K. K. Moisture adsorption properties and shelf-life estimation of dried and pulverised edible house cricket Acheta domesticus (L.) and black soldier fly larvae Hermetia illucens (L.). Article Food Research International. 106, 2018. 420— 427.
3.030 Mauro, A., Garcia-Cela, E., Pietri, A., Cotty, P. & Battilani, P. Biological control products for aflatoxin prevention in Italy: commercial field evaluation of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus active ingredients. Article Toxins. 10, 2018. 1— 14.
2.848 Ainembabazi, J. H., Abdoulaye, T., Feleke, S., Alene, A., Dontsop-Nguezet, P., Ndayisaba, P. C., Hicintuka, C., Mapatano, S. & Manyong, V. Who benefits from which agricultural research-for-development technologies? Evidence from farm household poverty analysis in central Africa. Article World Development. 108, 2018. 28— 46.
2.806 Abdulai, I., Jassogne, L., Graefe, S., Asare, R., Van Asten, P., Laderach, P. & Vaast, P. Characterization of cocoa production, income diversification and shade tree management along a climate gradient in Ghana. Article PLoS ONE. 13(4), 2018. 1— 17.
2.736 Nyine, M., Uwimana, B., Blavet, N., Hribova, E., Vanrespaille, H., Batte, M., Akech, V., Brown, A., Lorenzen, J., Swennen, R. & Dolezel, J. Genomic prediction in a multiploid crop: genotype by environment interaction and allele dosage effects on predictive ability in banana. Article Plant Genome.11(2), 2018. 1— 16.
2.571 Michalscheck, M., Groot, J. C. J., Kotu, B. H., Hoeschle-Zeledon, I., Kuivanen, K. S., Descheemaeker, K. & Tittonell, P. Model results versus farmer realities. Operationalizing diversity within and among smallholder farm systems for a nuanced impact assessment of technology packages. Article Agricultural Systems. 162, 2018. 164— 178.
2.571 Snapp, S., Grabowski, P., Chikowo, R., Smith, A., Anders, E., Sirrine, D., Chimonyo, V. & Bekunda, M. Maize yield and profitability tradeoffs with social, human and environmental performance: is sustainable intensification feasible? Article Agricultural Systems. 162, 2018. 77— 88.
2.380 Masamha, B., Thebe, V. & Uzokwe, V. N. E. Mapping cassava food value chains in Tanzania’s smallholder farming sector: the implications of intra-household gender dynamics. Article Journal of Rural Studies. 58, 2018. 82— 92.
2.334 Silva, G., Oyekanmi J., Nkere, C., Bomer, M., Kumar, P. L. & Seal, S. Rapid detection of potyviruses from crude plant extracts. Article Analytical Biochemistry. 546, 2018. 17— 22.
2.307 Karlsson, M. F., De Souza, E. O., Ayelo, P. M., Zannou, J. A., Megnigbeto, G. S. & Bokonon-Ganta, A. Interspecific competition between egg parasitoids: native Fopius caudatus and exotic Fopius arisanus, in Ceratitis cosyra. Article Biological Control. 117, 2018. 172— 181.
2.307 Kiriga, A. W., Haukeland, S., Kariuki, G. M., Coyne, D. & Beek, N. V. Effect of Trichoderma spp. and Purpureocillium lilacinum on Meloidogyne javanica in commercial pineapple production in Kenya. Article Biological Control. 119, 2018. 27— 32.
2.271 Abdoulaye, T., Assfaw Wossen, T. & Awotide, B. Impacts of improved maize varieties in Nigeria: ex-post assessment of productivity and welfare outcomes. Article Food Security, 2018. 1— 11.
2.271 Tumwegamire, S., Kanju, E., Legg, J., Shirima, R. R., Kombo, S., Mkamilo, G., Mtunda, K., Sichalwe, K., Kulembeka, H., Ndyetabura, I., Saleh, H., Kawuki, R., Alicai, T., Adiga, G., Benesi, I., Mhone, A., Zacarias, A., Matsimbe, S. F., Munga, T., Ateka, E., Navangi, L., Maruthi, M. N., Mwatuni, F., Ngundo, G., Mwamgangi, M., Mbugua, E., Ndunguru, J., Rajabu, C. & Mark, D. Exchanging and managing in-vitro elite germplasm to combat Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) and Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) in eastern and southern Africa. Article Food Security, 2018. 1— 18.
2.271 Yami, M. & Van Asten, P. Relevance of informal institutions for achieving sustainable crop intensification in Uganda. Article Food Security, 2018. 1— 10.
2.223 Gebremeskel, S., Garcia-Oliveira, A. L., Menkir, A., Adetimirin, V. *. & Gedil, M. Effectiveness of predictive markers for marker assisted selection of pro-vitamin A carotenoids in medium-late maturing maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines. Article Journal of Cereal Science. 79, 2018. 27— 34.
2.189 Garrido-Bazan, V., Mahuku, G., Bibbins-Martinez, M., Arroyo-Bacerra, A. & Villalobos-Lopez, M. Dissection of mechanisms of resistance to Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin using tropical maize germplasm. Article World Mycotoxin Journal. 11(2), 2018. 215— 224.
2.101 Togola, A., Meseka, S. K., Menkir, A., Badu-Apraku, B., Boukar, O., Tamo, M. & Djouaka, R. F. Measurement of pesticide residues from chemical control of the invasive Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in a maize experimental field in Mokwa, Nigeria. Article International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 15, 2018. 1— 11.
2.058 Nkere, C., Oyekanmi, J., Silva, G., Bomer, M., Atiri, G., Onyeka, J., Maroya, N., Seal, S. & Kumar, P. L. Chromogenic detection of yam mosaic virus by closed-tube reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (CT-RT-LAMP). Article Archives of Virology, 2018. 1— 10.
2.051 Asare, R., Markussen, B., Asare, R. A., Anim-Kwapong, G. & Raebild, A. On-farm cocoa yields increase with canopy cover of shade trees in two agro-ecological zones in Ghana. Article Climate and Development, 2018. 1— 11.
1.908 Sarfo, G. K., Larbi, A., Hamidu, J. A. & Donkoh, A. Effect of direct-fed microbial addition in guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) diets on performance and health responses. Article Poultry Science, 2018. 1— 5.
1.862 Kanampiu, F., Makumbi, D., Mageto, E., Omanya, G., Waruingi, S., Musyoka, P. & Ransom, J. Assessment of management options on Striga infestation and maize grain yield in Kenya. Article Weed Science, 2018. 1— 9.
1.782 Neve, P., Barney, J. N., Buckley, Y., Cousens, R. D., Graham, S., Jordan, N., Lawton-Rauh, A., Liebman, M., Mesgaran, M. B., Schut, M., Shaw, J., Storkey, J., Baraibar, B., Baucom, R. S., Chalak, M., Childs, D. Z., Christensen, S., Eizenberg, H., Fernandez-Quintanilla, C., French, K., Harsch, M. A., Heijting, S., Harrison, L. J., Loddo, D., Macel, M., Maczey, N., Merotto, A., Mortensen, D., Necajeva, J., Peltzer, D. A., Recasens, J., Renton, M., Riemens, M., Sonderskov, M. & Williams, M. Reviewing research priorities in weed ecology, evolution and management: a horizon scan. Article Weed Research, 2018. 1— 9.
1.750 Abass, A., Fischler, M., Schneider, K., Daudi, S., Gaspar, A., Rust, J., Kabula, E., Ndunguru, G., Madulu, D. & Msola, D. On-farm comparison of different postharvest storage technologies in a maize farming system of Tanzania central corridor. Article Journal of Stored Products Research. 77, 2018. 55— 65.
1.624 Adheka, J. G., Dhed’a, D. B., Karamura, D., Blomme, G., Swennen, R. & De Langhe, E. The morphological diversity of plantain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Article Scientia Horticulturae. 234, 2018. 126-133.
1.624 Olasupo, F., Adewale, D. B., Aikpokpodion, P. O., Muyiwa, A., Bhattacharjee, R., Gutierrez, O. A., Motamayor, J., Schnell, R., Ebai, S. & Zhang, D. Genetic identity and diversity of Nigerian cacao genebank collections verified by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs): a guide to field genebank management and utilization. Article Tree Genetics & Genomes. 14, 2018. 1— 16.
1.614 Adjei-Nsiah, S., Alabi, B. U., Ahiakpa, J. K. & Kanampiu, F. Response of grain legumes to phosphorus application in the guinea savanna agro-ecological zones of Ghana. Article Agronomy Journal. 110(2), 2018. 1— 8.
1.601 Agbessenou, A., Tounou, A. K., Dannon, E. A., Datinon, B., Agboton, C., Srinivasan, R., Pittendrigh, B. R. & Tamo, M. The plantain proteome, a focus on allele specific proteins obtained from plantain fruits. Article Proteomics. 18, 2018. 1— 5.
1.335 Ajala, S., Olaniyan, A., Olayiwola, M. O. & Job, A. O. Yield improvement in maize for tolerance to low soil nitrogen. Article Plant Breeding, 2018. 1— 9.
1.300 Costa, M. R., Chibeba, A. M., Mercante, F. M. & Hungria, M. Polyphasic characterization of rhizobia microsymbionts of common bean [Phaseolus vulgaris (L.)] isolated in Mato Grosso do Sul, a hotspot of Brazilian biodiversity. Article Symbiosis, 2018. 1— 14.
1.238 Bruce, T., Kamta, R., Mbobda, R. B., Kanto, S. T., Djibrilla, D., Moses, I., Deblauwe, V., Njabo, K., LeBreton, M., Ndjassi, C., Barichievy, C. & Olson, D. Locating giant ground pangolins (Smutsia gigantea) using camera traps on burrows in the Dja Biosphere Reserve, Cameroon. Article Tropical Conservation Science. 11, 2018. 1— 5.
1.000 McCampbell, M., Schut, M., Van den Bergh, I., Van Schagen, B., Vanlauwe, B., Blomme, G., Gaidashova, S., Njukwe, E. & Leeuwis, C. Xanthomonas Wilt of Banana (BXW) in central Africa: opportunities, challenges, and pathways for citizen science and ICT-based control and prevention strategies. Article NJAS – Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences, 2018. 1— 12.
0.813 Wosula, E. N., Evans, G., Issa, K. A. & Legg, J. Two new invasive whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to Tanzania. Article African Entomology. 26(1), 2018. 1- 6.
0.774 Mekuria, W., Yami, M., Haile, M., Gebrehiwot, K. & Birhane, E. Impact of exclosures on wood biomass production and fuelwood supply in northern Ethiopia. Article Journal of Forestry Research, 2018. 1— 9.
0.651 Asfaw, A., Woldegiorgis, G., Kolech, S. A., Mulugeta, G., Mulugeta, D., Ngugi, A., Burgos, G., Zum Felde, T. & Bonierbale, M. Micro-nutrient composition and end-user acceptable quality in potato in Ethiopia. Article Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B – Soil & Plant Science, 2018. 1— 12.
0.536 Udomkun, P., Argyropoulos, D., Nagle, M., Mahayothee, B., Alamu, E. O. & Muller, J. Changes in microstructure and functional properties of papaya as affected by osmotic pre-treatment combined with freeze-drying. Article Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 2018. 1— 10.
0.375 Agboton, C., Onzo, A., Akohou, A., Goergen, G., Vidal, S. & Tamo, M. Population dynamics of the cashew leafminer, Eteoryctis gemoniella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), and inventory of its parasitoids in cashew orchards of Northern Benin, West Africa. Article International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2018. 1— 13.
– Akrofi-Atitianti, F., Speranza, C. I., Bockel, L. & Asare, R. Assessing climate smart agriculture and its determinants of practice in Ghana: a case of the cocoa production system. Article Land. 7(1), 2018. 1— 21.
– Alamu, E. O., Gondwe, T., Akello, J., Sakala, N., Munthali, G., Mukanga, M. & Maziya-Dixon, B. Nutrient and aflatoxin contents of traditional complementary foods consumed by children of 6-24 months. Article Food Science & Nutrition, 2018. 1 — 9.
– Biratu, G. K., Elias, E., Ntawuruhunga, P. & Nhamo, N. Effect of chicken manure application on cassava biomass and root yields in two agro-ecologies of Zambia. Article Agriculture. 8, 2018. 1— 15.
– Irungu, F. G., Mutungi, C., Faraj, A. K., Affognon, H., Kibet, N., Tanga, C. M., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D. & Fiaboe, K. K. Physico-chemical properties of extruded aquafeed pellets containing black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae and adult cricket (Acheta domesticus) meals. Article Journal of Insects as Food and Feed. 4(1), 2018. 19— 30.
– Irungu, F. G., Mutungi, C., Faraj, A. K., Affognon, H., Tanga, C. M., Ekesi, S., Nakimbugwe, D. & Fiaboe, K. K. Minerals content of extruded fish feeds containing cricket (Acheta domesticus) and black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) fractions. Article International Aquatic Research, 2018. 1— 13.
– Bomer, M., Turaki, A. A., Rathnayake, A. I., Silva, G., Kumar, P. L. & Seal, S. Rolling circle amplification to screen yam germplasm for badnavirus infections and to amplify and characterise novel badnavirus genomes. Article Bio-Protocol. 8(1), 2018. 1— 16.
– Germain, J., Reynaud, P., Goergen, G. & Silvie, P. Un noctuido americano invade Africa. Article Phytoma. 297, 2018. 57— 61.
– Norman, P. E., Asfaw, A., Tongoona, P., Danquah, A., Danquah, E., De Koeyer, D. & Asiedu, R. Pollination success in some white yam genotypes under polycross and nested mating designs. Article International Journal of Biological Sciences and Applications. 5(2), 2018. 19— 28.
– Yemataw, Z., Muzemil, S., Ambachew, D., Tripathi, L., Tesfaye, K., Chala, A., Farbos, A., O’Neill, P., Moore, K., Grant, M. & Studholme, D. J. Pollination success in some white yam genotypes under polycross and nested mating designs.
Genome sequence data from 17 accessions of Ensete ventricosum, a staple food crop for millions in Ethiopia. Article Data in Brief. 18, 2018. 285— 293.
– Adjei-Nsiah, S. & Ahiabor, B. D. Soil and nutrient management in grain legume cultivation. Book chapter In: Sivasankar, S., Bergvinson, D., Gaur, P., Kumar, S., Beebe, S. & Tamo, M. (Eds.), Achieving sustainable cultivation of grain legumes, Volume 1: advances in breeding and cultivation techniques. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, 2018. 257-267.
– Agunbiade, T. A., Sun, W., Coates, B. S., Traore, F., Ojo, J. A., Lutomia, A. N., Bello-Bravo, J., Miresmailli, S., Huesing, J., Agyekum, M., Tamo, M. & Pittendrigh, B. R Insect pests and integrated pest management techniques in grain legume cultivation. Book chapter In: Sivasankar, S., Bergvinson, D., Gaur, P., Kumar, S., Beebe, S. & Tamo, M. (Eds.), Achieving sustainable cultivation of grain legumes, Volume 1: advances in breeding and cultivation techniques. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, 2018.
– Back, M. A., Cortada-Gonzalez, L., Grove, I. G. & Taylor, V. Field management and control strategies. Book chapter In: Perry, R. N., Moens, M. & Jones, J. T. (Eds.), Cyst nematodes. Oxfordshire, UK: CABI, 2018. 305-336.
– Campos, N. A., Swennen, R. & Carpentier, S. The plantain proteome, a focus on allele specific proteins obtained from plantain fruits. Article Proteomics. 18, 2018. 1— 5.
– Baijukya, F., Murithi, H. & Kanampiu, F. Improving cultivation practices for soybeans in sub-Saharan Africa. Book chapter In: Sivasankar, S., Bergvinson, D., Gaur, P., Kumar, S., Beebe, S. & Tamo, M. (Eds.), Achieving sustainable cultivation of grain legumes, Volume 2: improving cultivation of particular grain legumes. Cambridge, UK: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, 2018. 1-18.
– Petesch, P. & Bullock, R. Ladder of power and freedom: a qualitative data collection tool to understand local perceptions of agency and decision making. Booklet GENNOVATE resources for scientists and research teams. CDMX, Mexico: CIMMYT, 2018. 6p.

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