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Indigenous African cereal crops can contribute to mitigation of the impact of climate change on food security
(Arid land institute, 2021)
Zea mays L. (maize) is one of the top three cultivated cereals globally, along with
wheat and rice. The United States, China, and Brazil are among the largest
producers of maize, producing approximately 79% of the world’s ...
Common bean as a potential crop for future food security: an overview of past, current and future contributions in genomics, transcriptomics, transgenics and proteomics
(Taylor & Francis Open Access, 2021)
Common bean is an important legume crop having high quality protein, micronutrients, vitamins
and antioxidants, which makes it a “grain of hope” for poor communities. Hence, a good number
of breeding activities have been ...
Upscaling agriculture and food security in Africa in pursuit of the SDGs: What role does China play?
(Springer Nature, Cham, 2020)
China and Africa constitute more than a third of the world’s population and China has become Africa’s largest trading partner. This has led to other forms of engagement with African countries, shaping development policies ...