Improving food security in the highlands of Ethiopia through improved and sustainable agricultural productivity and human nutrition : final technical report, September 2010 to February 2013 [final technical report]

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2013-02

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The goal was to increase the capacity of Ethiopia in improving food security and human nutrition through research on the breeding, agronomic, and nutrient management of pulse crops, while enhancing productivity and furthering the livelihood of farmers. The research identified early maturing improved chickpea varieties with superior yield potential, market acceptability and taste compared to the local variety, as well as production of green beans. The use of Rhizobium bacteria provided sufficient amounts of available nitrogen for a succeeding wheat crop. Results showed the benefits of N-fixing pulse crops to soil fertility and a successful participatory approach with farmers.

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Contains annex 1, 2, and 4

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FOOD SECURITY, ARID AND SEMI-ARID LAND, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, IMPROVING HEALTH, NUTRITION, LEGUMES, CHICKPEAS, LENTILS, FAVA BEANS, AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, ETHIOPIA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/51355

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (AFS) / Résultats de recherche (ASA)
Research Results (CIFSRF) / Résultats de recherches (FCRSAI)