Motivations for women’s participation in urban agriculture: a multivariate probit model analysis by Tayech Lemma, Mala Sharma

“…We identified four primary motivational dimensions: food security, economic reasons, social connection, and general well-being. …”
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Harnessing of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agroecosystem sustainability by Oluwaseun Adeyinka Fasusi, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola, Timothy Olubisi Adejumo

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Breeding Maize (Zea mays L.) for Aluminum Tolerance through Heterosis and Combining Ability by Fekadu Asfawu, Gomathi Nayagam, Edossa Fikiru, Girum Azmach

“…Soil acidity, a major threat to food security in developing countries, can cause a staggering 71% decline in maize (Zea mays L.) production. …”
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IMPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALLHOLDER COCOA PLANTATIONS IN PADANG PARIAMAN DISTRICT by Chandra Refolta

“…Policy recommendations that can be implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of Padang Pariaman Regency in an effort to increase the development of smallholder cocoa plantations include; 1).  …”
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The association between blood selenium and metabolic syndrome in adults: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies by Zahra Hajhashemy, Zahra Hajhashemy, Sahar Foshati, Mohammad Bagherniya, Gholamreza Askari

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Exploring Diet Quality, Food Insecurity, and Health Status among Utah Residents by Palak Gupta, Lendel Narine

“…The findings revealed an association between very low food security and poor diet quality, particularly for individuals with reduced fruit and vegetable intake. …”
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Optimization of African indigenous vegetables production in sub Saharan Africa: a review by Jefline J. Kodzwa, Godwil Madamombe, Esther N. Masvaya, Justice Nyamangara

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Pathways to transform urban food systems: feminist action research from Cape Town and Nairobi by Nicole Paganini, Vanessa Farr, Jes Weigelt

“…This paper offers a feminist reflection on the findings of an ongoing study of health and wellbeing associated with urban food security in Nairobi and Cape Town. It offers five pathways through which a strengthened informal sector can contribute to transforming urban food systems: identifying stronger entry points for institutionalized collaboration between local governments and community-based organizations; enhancing government capacities to collaborate with grassroots actors; the potential, and challenges, of controlled-environment agriculture; rethinking and shifting the regulatory environment surrounding the informal economy; and responding to detailed new data on the state of food security in South African informal settlements. …”
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ECP-IEM: Enhancing seasonal crop productivity with deep integrated models. by Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad Ali Moazzam, Asif Nawaz, Tariq Ali, Deema Mohammed Alsekait, Ahmed Saleh Alattas, Diaa Salama AbdElminaam

“…Accurate crop yield forecasting is vital for ensuring food security and making informed decisions. With the increasing population and global warming, addressing food security has become a priority, so accurate yield forecasting is very important. …”
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Optimizing milpa agrosystems with beneficial microbes and their ecological interactions: a review by Blanca Rojas-Sánchez, Sergio de los Santos-Villalobos, Juan J. Valdez Alarcón, Ana T. Chávez-Bárcenas, Ma. del Carmen Orozco-Mosqueda, Gustavo Santoyo

“…Abstract Ensuring food security through sustainable systems remains a key goal for the agricultural sector. …”
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Geomodeling soil quality using remote sensing and land use metrics in Abeokuta, Nigeria by Tobore Anthony, Anoke Emmanuel

“…The findings suggest valuable ways for SQ improvement and could contribute to efforts on achieving food security, well-being and meet sustainable development goal 2.…”
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Sustainable food management systems in pesantren by Nuryana Zalik, Haryadi Hari, Rahman Arif, Ichsan Yazida, Saifuddin Much Fuad, Aziz Muhammad Thariq, Herdian

“…Pesantren, Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia, play a crucial role in the education and well-being of students, making the implementation of sustainable food systems vital for enhancing food security and nutrition. This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of sustainable food management systems in pesantren using data from the Scopus database. …”
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Editorial: Regulation of ovule and seed development by Prakash Babu Adhikari, Raju Datla, Ryushiro Dora Kasahara

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Dialogue as a tool of nutrition literacy in an agricultural intervention programme in Odisha, India by Rama Narayanan, Akshaya Kumar Panda, D. J. Nithya, R. V. Bhavani

“…Results The methodology of dialogue as a pedagogic tool generated a discussion about food security among the community. CHFs identified key messages and shared them with fellow villagers in imaginative ways. …”
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Breaking the Barriers for Women Participation in Agroforestry in the Context of AfCFTA by Patrick Opoku, Awonlimali Kenneth Ali, Peter Ampadu-Daaduam, Dorothy Asare Akoto

“…With the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), there arises a unique opportunity to leverage agroforestry for food security, environmental protection, and poverty alleviation. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Hermetic Storage Technology on Storage Quantity and Post-Harvest Storage Losses Among Smallholding Maize Farmers in Nepal by Deepak Kumar Nepali, Keshav Lall Maharjan

“…This can contribute to enhancing local food security.…”
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Soil quality indicator-based land productivity modelling for agricultural sustainability. by Ibraheem A H Yousif, Ali Abdel Hamid, Abdalsamad A Aldabaa, Sayed A Hassanein, Nazih Y Rebouh, Elsayed Said Mohamed, Mohamed S Shokr

“…Rapid population expansion has made food security a global concern for humanity, necessitating a sustainable assessment of natural resources. …”
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Effect of Banana Production on Poverty Reduction in Kabuyanda Sub-County, Isingiro District. by Arinda, Edgar

“…Additionally, diversifying banana products like flour, chips, and juice was suggested to enhance food security and create additional income streams through value addition. …”
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Agricultural sustainability through Smart Farming Systems: A comparative Analysis Between the Republic of Korea and Republic of Uganda. by Happy, Kenneth, Gang, Roggers, Ban, Yeongjun, Yang, Sungyu, Rahmat, Endang, Okello, Denis, Komakech, Richard, Cyrus, Okello, Okello, Kalule David, Kang, Youngmin

“…It is expected to potentially enhance the sustainability of agriculture and global food security. The need for smart farming arises from the increasing adverse environmental, ecological, social, and economic impacts on food systems. …”
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Production of Sweet-Potato Based Indigenous Micro-Organisms (IMO) for Sustainable Agriculture. by Kobusinguzi, Anociata

“…The results underscore sweet potatoes' potential to support sustainable agricultural practices while addressing food security challenges in the region.…”
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