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Funded Projects:
| Name | Topic | University, Supervisor / CG Center, Supervisor |
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1. Jung, Katharina |
Detection of genotype by environment interaction patterns, trade-offs between traits, and different gender preferences in a participatory breeding program for biofortified potatoes in the high Andes | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Bettina Haussmann / CIP, Elisa Salas |
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2. Lamidi, Moudachirou |
Cost-benefit assessments of fecal sludge (FS) technologies (FS-based compost/biochar/briquettes) and value chains for adoption at scale | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. C. Lippert / IWMI, Dr. Solomie Gebrezgabher |
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3. Sauer, Anna |
The vast but unexplored potential of wild and landrace sorghums: Unraveling their root and rhizosphere mechanisms to overcome water limitation | University of Bayreuth, Dr. Mutez Ali Ahmed / ICRISAT, Dr. Jana Kholova |
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4. Azeez, Abdulazeez |
Modelling Farmer’s Preference and Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Intensification Practices in Ghana | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Prof. Dr. M. Qaim / IITA, Dr. Kotu Hundie Bekele |
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5. Bothe, Sophia |
Investigations to elaborate the advantages of zero tillage and mulching versus conventional cropping systems using early and medium duration potato varieties | Martin-Luther-University of Halle-Wittenberg, Prof. Dr. Marcel Quint / CIP, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kroschel |
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6. Nwosu, Kayfe Rosaire |
Analysis of the entrepreneurial potential of women’s groups for processing underutilized species in southwestern Nigeria |
University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kaufmann / IITA, Dr. Tahirou Abdoulaye |
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7. Madintin, Lydia |
Analysis of the entrepreneurial potential of women’s groups for processing underutilized species using a Collaborative Learning Model | University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kaufmann / IITA, Dr. Fred Kizito |
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8. Detering, Theresa |
Varietal effects of rice on greenhouse gas emissions under varying water management | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / IRRI, Dr. Reiner Wassmann |
| 9. Zeitler, Lilly | Integrating Climate Change Adaptation Measures into Tree Crop Diversification Recommendations for Food and Nutrition Security | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Dr. Martin Wiehle / ICRAF, Dr. Todd Rosenstock |
| 10. Bobocholov, Asliddin | Exploring the interlinkages between water and energy use in the irrigated agriculture of Uzbekistan | Humboldt University Berlin, Prof. Dr. Sonoko Bellingrath-Kimura / IWMI, Dr. Kakhramon Djumaboev |
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11. Cancino, Eduardo |
Sustainable Business Model (SBM) for the Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) production and distribution in the Amazon region of Caquetá, Colombia | Humboldt University Berlin, PD Dr. Stefan Sieber / CIAT, Dr. Augusto Castro |
| 12. Clasen, Jonna | Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms in Agroforestry Projects in Colombia | Humboldt University Berlin, PD Dr. Stefan Sieber / CIAT, Dr. Augusto Castro |
| 13. Shyrokaya, Anastasiya | Spatial Assessment of Land Degradation due to LUCC in Uzbekistan | University of Bonn, Prof. Dr. Jan Börner / ICARDA, Dr. Akmal Akramkhanov |
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14. Vieira, Matheus |
Scaling impacts of research for development: an assessment of MasAgro Guanajuato’s scaling strategy | University of Applied Science (HTW) Berlin, Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Zikos / CIMMYT, Dr. Lennart Woltering |
| 15. Kunz, Miriam | Comparing options for certification of jungle rubber intercropping schemes to develop management concepts in Social Forestry Programs in Central Kalimantan | University of Hohenheim, Dr. Marc Cotter / ICRAF, Dr. Sonya Dewi / Dr. Betha Lusiana |
| 16. Willmot, Aaron | Assessing functional diversity of old growth jungle rubber in Central Kalimantan | University of Hohenheim, Dr. Marc Cotter / ICRAF, Dr. Sonya Dewi / Dr. Betha Lusiana |
| 17. Whittle, Justin | Underutilised wild plants consumption in Turkana and potential utilisation in Kenya’s food system. | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Dr. Gudrun B. Keding / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. ir. Céline Termote |
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18. Karapaca, Sahin |
Determining the Factors Affecting the Adoption of Fodder Crops by Farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Eva Schlecht / ILRI, Dr. Nils Teufel |
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19. Schüpf, Dennis |
Methodological measurement of social norms in the context of sustainable water practices in rural India | Phillips University Marburg, Prof. Dr. Björn Volla / ICRISAT, Dr. Thomas Falk |
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20. Thiele, Lara |
The potential of underutilized species to prevent micronutrient deficiencies in Northern Ghana | University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Oliver Hensel / IITA, Dr. Fred Kizito |
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21. Karpe, Margarethe |
Comparing improved management strategies in rainfed cropping systems to increase SOC stocks and water-use efficiency in the semi-arid tropics of India | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Klaus Dittert / ICRISAT, Dr. Andrew Smith |
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22. Khalid, Sadia |
Assessment framework of small-scale farming in the Andean Paramo to ensure food security mitigate threats to the ecosystem | Humboldt University Berlin, PD Dr. Stefan Sieber / CIP, Dr. Stef de Haan |
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23. Asare, Esther |
Morphological characterization of cacao cultivars in different socio-ecological settings in Suhum Municipality, Ghana | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Andreas Bürkert / IITA, Dr. Richard Asare |
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24. Tadesse, Sophia |
Productive use of energy in rural Ethiopia; applying a gendered perspective | Humboldt University Berlin, Dr. Katharina Löhr / IFPRI, Dr. Claudia Ringler |
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25. Koch, Emilia |
Estimation of Genetic Gains from On-Going Field Trials in Sweet Potato for East- and Southern-Africa | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Piepho / CIP, Dr. Hugo Campos |
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26. Mausbach, Milena |
Prioritization of climate smart practices for cocoa producers in Peru | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Tobias Plieninger / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Christian Bunn |
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27. Spezzanoa, Laura |
Measurement of farmers’ intentions on water conservation and management in rural India: A questionnaire based on the Theory of Planned Behavior | Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Prof. Dr. Günther Schulze / ICRISAT, Dr. Thomas Falk |
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28. Sudi, Prashanth Reddy |
Comparison of animal welfare conditions in crop-livestock and intensive dairy farming systems in India | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Mizeck Chagunda / ILRI, Dr. Ram Pratim Deka |
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29. Annaram, Harshith |
Genetic analysis of grain zinc and iron concentration in CIMMYT spring wheat germplasm | University of Hohenheim, Dr Sebastian Bopper / CIMMYT, Dr. Govindan Velu |
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30. Groot Nibbelink, Linda |
Genotype by Environment Interactions in Lowland Rice | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / Africa Rice, Dr. Etienne Duveiller |
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31. Adeboye, Telulope Ibukun |
Chemical properties of biochar amended compost of plant biomass (Chromolaena odorata and Panicum maximum) and poultry manure | University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Andreas Bürkert / IITA, Dr. Stefan Hauser |
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32. Köster, Mareike |
Status quo and transformation of traditional apricot farming and processing in Gilgit-Baltistan, northern Pakistan | University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Andreas Bürkert / The The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Rana Jai |
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33. Vergara, Karla |
Land-use changes and deforestation frontiers in the Peruvian Amazon. Analysing causes and trajectories of development from a social-ecological perspective | Humboldt University Berlin, Dr. Matthias Baumer / ICRAF, Dr. Valentina Robiglio |
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34. Reddy Mothukuri, Srinivasa |
Optimization of phenotyping strategy in multi-environmental trials in maize | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Dr. Stefanie Griebel, Prof. Dr. Tim Beissinger / CIMMYT, Dr. Juan Burgueño |
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35. Welk, Lukas |
The gendered yield gap and women’s empowerment: Evidence from smallholder farmers in Uganda’s central region | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Regina Birner / IFPRI, Dr. Claudia Ringler |
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36. Lehr, Franziska |
The Role of Female Labor within the Apricot Sector on Livelihood in Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Dr. Bethelhem Legesse Debela / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Marlène Elias |
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37. Meyer, Johannes |
Soil carbon and nitrogen emissions under farmer managed conservation agriculture and conventional farming along a soil fertility gradient in Zimbabwe |
University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Andreas Bürkert / CIMMYT, Dr. Christain Lutz Thierfelder |
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38. Kedinga, Marvin |
The impact of transaction cost on the adoption of bean varieties in the southern highlands of Tanzania |
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Dr. Nadia Keudel / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Eliud Abucheli Birachi |
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39. Kissi Boateng, Teddy |
Sociocultural characteristics of edible but underutilized plant species consumption in the region of Turkana – Kenya | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Andrea Knierim / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Céline Termote |
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40. Minz, Simon |
East Coast Fever Vaccination Campaign in Tanzania: Assessing supply chain characteristics which lead to vaccination success | University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Eva Schlecht / ILRI, Dr. Nils Teufel |
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41. Oriakhi, Godwin |
Social and ecological context of a technical innovation: Increasing the profitability and sustainability of local small scale processing of underutilized species in south-western Nigeria | University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kaufmann / IITA, Dr. Lateef Sanni |
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42. Blum, Helen |
Governance of multi-stakeholder platforms to achieve agroecological transitions in the cocoa value chain: evidence from the Ucayali region in Peru | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Regina Birner / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Roseline Remans |
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43. Kang, Geon |
New analytical approach to improve genetic gain in potatoes from farmers field based on the tricot approach | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Dr. Stefanie Griebel, Prof. Dr. Tim Beissinger / CIP, Dr. Thiago Mendes |
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44. Crisostomo, Diego |
An analysis of the agricultural innovation system adopted by farmers to achieve a deforestation-free cocoa value chain: evidence from the Ucayali region of Peru | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Regina Birner / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Jonathan Mockshell |
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45. Bretschneider, Klara |
The effect of Biochar on plant an soil parameters in a pot experiment with Jambú (Acmella oleracea) in the region of Belem, Brazil | University of Kassel, Mariko Ingold / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Luis Verchot |
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46. Myla, Kiran Kumar |
Prediction of hybrid performance for GLS and TLB resistance in tropical maize germplasm | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Thomas Miedaner / CIMMYT, Dr. Manje Gowda |
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47. Brugnara, Nicolò |
Effect of changes in small farm agrobiodiversity levels on women’s and children’s diet quality in Vihiga, West Kenya: a participatory approach | Georg-August-University Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Gudrun Kedung / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Céline Termote |
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48. Parente, Ilaria |
Genotype x Environment effects on leaf properties and pigment composition in tropical bread wheat | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIMMYT, Dr. Francisco Pinto / in cooperation with ATSAF Academy scholar Geckem Dambo |
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49. Khasim, Hussain Baji Shaik |
Validation of Meta QTL for abiotic stress adaptive traits in CIMMYT wheat germplasm | Georg-Augustus-University Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Nils Stein / CIMMYT, Dr. Susanne Dreisigacker |
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50. Schilberth, Theresa |
Phenology effects on the responses of field-grown sweet potato varieties to root zone salinity kinetics | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIP, Dr. Maria Isabel Andrade / in cooperation with ATSAF Academy scholar Johanna Volk |
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51. Giacopelli, Eugenio |
Responses of morphological and physiological traits to root zone salinity kinetics in six field-grown sweetpotato varieties | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIP, Dr. Maria Isabel Andrade / in cooperation with ATSAF Academy scholar Johanna Volk |
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52. Hämmerle, Janika |
Mapping Andean potato diversity in traditional peasant markets | Humboldt University Berlin, Dr. Matthias Baumann / CIP, Dr. Stef de Haan / in cooperation with ATSAF Academy scholar Giovanna Chavez Miguel |
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53. Nnarayana Reddy, Sivas |
Genetic Analysis of Grain Size in Wheat | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr Tobias Würschum / CIMMYT, Dr. Govindan Velu |
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54. Jain Udaya, Shravani |
Estimation of genetic gains in CIP potato breeding populations | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Piepho / CIP, Dr. Moctar Kante |
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55. Cooke, Amanda |
Relationship between shade tree and habitat characteristics, biodiversity, biological pest control, and yields in Rainforest Alliance certified and noncertified cocoa agroforestry systems of Ghana | Georg-Augustus-University Göttingen, Dr. Issaka Abdulai and Dr. Hans Fuchs / IITA, Dr. Richard Asare |
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56. Akara, Winnie |
Insect Protein as a Food Ingredient – An outlook on consumers’ willingness to consume and pay for Insects and their products in Kibera, Kenya. | University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Alfonso Sousa-Poza / ICIPE, Dr. Saliou Niassy |
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57. Tomailla, Juan |
Community Based Governance Assessment in the Peruvian Andes. | Humboldt University Berlin, Dr. Michelle Bonatti / CIP, Dr. Stef de Haan |
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58. Renkamp, Theresa |
Mapping gendered vulnerabilities to climate disasters in Senegalese fisher communities | Humboldt University Berlin, Prof. Dr. Christine Bauhardt / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Theresa Liebig |
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59. Tschiedel, Elena |
Behavioral barriers to dairy farming improvements – assessment of entry points for change |
Technichal University of Munich, Prof. Dr. Anja Faße / ICRAF, Dr. Kai Mausch |
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60. Ambula, Charles |
Diagnosis of critical bottlenecks of varietal adoption, scaling up and turnover of selected dryland cereals and legumes |
University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, Dr. Heinz-Peter Wolff / CIMMY, Dr. Chris Ojiewo |
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61. Fernandez, Maria Jose Cordero |
Understanding Peru’s peasant collective action dynamics for agrobiodiversity management of Andeans native potatoes |
Humboldt University Berlin, Prof. Dr. Stefan Sieber / CIP, Dr. Stef de Haan / in cooperation with ATSAF Academy scholar Giovanna Chavez Miguel |
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62. Erlangga |
Imrpoving agroforestry development through decision analysis: peatland restoration program in South Sumatra, Indonesia |
Bonn University, Prof. Dr. Eike Lüdeling / World Agroforestry, Dr. Sonya Dewi |
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63. Pavuluri, Namratha |
Validation of QTL for stem rust resistance in durum wheat |
Kiel University, Prof. Dr. Christian Jung / CIMMYT, Dr. Susanne Dresigacker |
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64. Lüdtke, Adrian |
Sustainable intensification of cattle husbandry systems in the Colombian Amazon (Caquetá) – A cost-benefit analysis |
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Christian Lippert / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Stefan Burkart |
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65. Patel, Dhruv Yogeshkumar |
Evaluation of side branch morphology and physiology of sweet potato grown under salinity |
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIP, Prof. Dr. Maria Andrade / in cooperation with ATSAF Academy scholar Johanna Volk |
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66. Lizardo, Rona Cathrina |
Fermentation products, nurtitive values, and aerobic stability of fruit by-product silage using Lactobacillus buchneri |
Kiel University, Prof. Dr. Uta Dickhöfer / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Jacobo Arango |
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67. Podlech, Juliane |
Impact pathways of nutrition education for sustainable and healthy diets – a case study from Kisumu |
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Dr. Eleonore Heil / The Alliance (Bioversity International and CIAT), Dr. Irmgard Jordan |