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2004 and 2005 Publications list

Agrobiodiversity and Biotechnology

Articles in Refereed Journals

Fregene, M.; Matsumura, H.; Akano A.; Dixon A.; Terauchi R. 2004. Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (SAGE) of host plant resistance to the Cassava Mosaic Disease Resistance (CMD) Plant Molecular Biology 56:563-571. (*)

Kelemu, S.; Cardona, C.; Segura, G. 2004. Antimicrobial and insecticidal properties of a protein isolated from seeds of the tropical forage legume Clitoria ternatea (L.). (Abstract) Phytopathology 94:S50. (*)

Kelemu, S.; Cardona M., C.; Segura, G. 2004. Antimicrobial and insecticidal protein isolated from seeds of Clitoria ternatea, a tropical forage legume. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 42(11):867-873.

Kelemu, S.; Changshun, J.; Guixi, H.; Segura, G. 2005. Genetic transformation of the tropical forage legume Stylosanthes guianensis with a rice-chitinase gene confers resistance to Rhizoctonia foliar blight disease. African Journal of Biotechnology 4(10):1025-1033.

Kelemu, S.; Mahuku, G.S.; Segura, G. 2005. An antifungal protein of the tropical forage legume Clitoria ternatea controls disease under field and greenhouse conditions [abstract]. Phytopathology 95(6):S52.

Mahuku, G.S.; Buruchara, R.A.; Navia, M. 2005. A gene that confers resistance to Pythium root rot in common bean: Genetic characterization and development of molecular markers [abstract]. Phytopathology 95(6):S64.

Other Publications

Kelemu, S.; Mahuku, G.S.; Segura, G. 2005. An antifungal protein of the tropical forage legume Clitoria ternatea controls diseases under field and greenhouse conditions [on line]. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. 1 p.

Bean Improvement

Articles in Non-Refereed Journals

Kimani, P.M.; Beebe, S. 2004. Screening for drought tolerance in Eastern Africa. Bean Improvement Cooperative. Annual Report 47:311-312.

Kimani, P.M.; Wagara, I.; Blair, M.W. 2004. Selection of climbing bean lines tolerant to common bacterial blight, bean common mosaic and web blight. Bean Improvement Cooperative. Annual Report 47:309-310.

Mbikayi, N.T.; Kimani, P.M. 2004. Participatory selection of yellow, brown, sugar and tan bean market classes in Eastern Congo. Bean Improvement Cooperative. Annual Report 47:305-306.

Book Chapters

Otsyula, R.; Rachier, G.; Ambitsi, N.; Juma, R.; Ndiya, C.; Buruchara, R.A.; Sperling, L. 2004. The use of informal seed producer groups for diffusing root-rot resistant varieties during periods of acute stress. In: Sperling, L.; Remington, T.; Haugen, J.M.; Nagoda, S. (eds.). Addressing seed security in disaster response: Linking relief with development. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 69-89.

Proceedings, Abstracts, and Others

Asfaw, A.; Kimani, P.M. 2004. Genetic analysis of some metric traits in small-seeded bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) line crosses. Bean Improvement Cooperative. Annual Report 47:295-296

Pan Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA) Millellium Workshop. Novotel Mount Meru, Arusha, Tanzania. 28 May-1 June 2001. Proceedings. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). September 2005.

Other Publications

Amede, T., Kimani, P., Ronno, W., Lunze, L. and Mbikayi, N. 2004. Coping with drought: Strategies to improve genetic adaptation of common bean in drought-prone regions of Africa. 2004. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Kampala, Uganda. CIAT Africa Occasional Publications Series, No. 38.

Cassava Improvement

Abstracts in Proceedings

Kizito, E.B.; Castelblanco, W.; Omara, J.; Bua, A.; Egwang, T.G.; Fregene, M.A.; Gullberg, U. 2004. Assessment of cassava diversity in Uganda using SSR markers [abstract]. In: International Scientific Meeting of the Cassava Biotechnology Network (6, 2004, Cali, Colombia). Abstracts: Adding value to a small-farmer crop. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 33.

Xia, L.; Peng, K.; Yang, S.; Wenzl, P.; De Vicente, M.C.; Fregene, M.A.; Kilian, A. 2005. DArT for high-throughput genotyping of cassava (Manihot esculenta) and its wild relatives. Theoretical and Applied Genetics 110:1092-1098.

Tropical Forages

Book Chapters

Roothaert, R.L.; Kaaria, S.K. 2004. Issues and strategies for going to scale: A case study of the forages for smallholders project in the Philippines. In: Pachico, D.H.; Fujisaka, S. (eds.). Scaling up and out: Achieving widespread impact through agricultural research.: Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 71-92 (CIAT Publication no. 340).  (Economics and impact series 3).

Articles in Proceedings

Roothaert, R.L.; Binh, L.H.; Magboo, E.; Yen, V.H.; Sanguinhon, J. 2005. Participatory forage technology development in Southeast Asia [on line]. In: Yimegnuhal, A.; Degefa, T. (eds.). Participatory innovation and research: Lessons for livestock development: Proceedings of the 12th annual conference of the Ethiopian Socieety of Animal Production (ESAP) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, August 12-14, 2004, vol.1: Plenary session. Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP), Addis Ababa, ET. p. 21-30.

Integrated Pest and Disease Management

Book Chapters

Ampofo, J.K.O.; Mziray, H.; Hollenweger, U.; Minja, E.M.; Massomo, S.M.; Ulicky, E. 2004. Scaling out integrated pest management with bean growers: Some experiences from Eastern and Southern Africa. In: Pachico, D.H.; Fujisaka, S. (eds.). Scaling up and out: Achieving widespread impact through agricultural research. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO.  p. 133-142. (CIAT Publication no. 340). (Economics and impact series 3).

Other Publications

Buruchara, R.A.; Mahuku, G.S.; Mukalazi, J.; Levesque, A. 2005. Pythium species associated with Pythium root rot of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Eastern Africa [on line]. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. 1 p.

Participatory Research

Proceedings

Amede, T.; Assefa, H.; Stroud, A. (eds.). 2004. Participatory research in action: Ethiopian experiences: Proceedings of participatory research workshop, June 12-17. Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization (EARO), Addis Ababa, ET. 144 p.

Articles in Proceedings

Amede, T.; Dauro, D.; Jonfa, E.; Seyoum, L. 2004. Prospects and challenges of participatory research in natural resources management: The case of Joint Vertisol Project (JVP). In: Amede, Tilahun; Assefa, Habtu; Stroud, Ann. (eds.). Participatory research in action: Ethiopian experiences: Proceedings of participatory research workshop, June 12-17. Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization (EARO), Addis Ababa, ET. p. 126-138.

Amede, T.; Jonfa, E.; Dauro, D.; Seyoum, L. 2004. Understanding participatory research processes: The case of Participatory Improved Agroecosystem Management (PRIAM). In: Amede, T.; Assefa, H.; Stroud, A. (eds.). Participatory research in action: Ethiopian experiences: Proceedings of participatory research workshop, June 12-17. Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization (EARO), Addis Ababa, ET. p. 58-75.

Book Chapters

Menter, H.; Kaaria, S.K.; Johnson, N.L.; Ashby, J.A. 2004. Scaling up. In: Pachico, D.H.; Fujisaka, S. (eds.). Scaling up and out: Achieving widespread impact through agricultural research. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO.  p. 9-23 (CIAT Publication no. 340). (Economics and impact series 3).

Other Publications

David, S. 2004. Using impact diagrams to evaluate change in people's livelihoods. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 13).

Sanginga, P.C.; Chitsike, C. 2005. The power of visioning: A handbook for facilitating the development of community action plans. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Kampala, UG. 134 p. (Enabling rural innovation in Africa guide 1)

Rural Agroenterprises

Articles in Refereed Journals

Peters, D. 2004. Use of sweet potato in pig production in Asia: Agricultural and socio-economic aspects. Pig News and Information 25(1):25N-34N.

Peters, D.; Do Duc Ngai. 2004.  Agro-processing waste assessment and management in peri-urban Hanoi. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 25 (1): 69-95. (*)

Peters, D.; Nguyen, T.S.; Nguyen, B.M.; Pham, N.T. 2004. Piglet enterprise assessment and improvement in Cat Que Commune, Vietnam. Livestock Research for Rural Development 16(2):1-19.

Rubyogo, J.C.; Murithii, P.M.; Agumbah, G.J.O.; Obhai, G. 2005. Assessment of the technical competence and ethical behaviour of community-based animal health workers in Mwingi District, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production 37:267-276.

Rubyogo, J.C.; Murithii, P.M.; Agumbah, G.J.O.; Obhai, G. 2005. Sustainability of a privatized community-based animal health worker system in Mwingi district, Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production 37:253-266.

 

Sanginga, P.C.; Best, R.; Chitsike, C.; Delve, R.J.; Kaaria, S.; Kirkby, R. 2004. Linking smallholder farmers to markets in East Africa: Empowering mountain communities to identify market opportunities and develop rural agroenterprises. Mountain Research and Development 2004 24 (4) 288–291.

Articles in Non-Refereed Journals

Sanginga, P.C.; Chitsike, C.; Best, R.; Delve, R.J.; Kaaria, S.K.; Kirkby, R.A. 2004. Enabling rural innovation in Africa. The Comminutor 8(1):19-20.

Beaulieu, N.; Jaramillo, J.; Fajardo, A.; Rubiano, Y.; Muñoz, O.; Quintero, M.; Pineda, R.; Rodríguez, M.; León, J.G.; Jiménez, M.F. 2004. Planning of territorial organizations as an entry point for agricultural research towards rural development and innovation. In: Pachico, D.H.; Fujisaka, S. (eds.). Scaling up and out: Achieving widespread impact through agricultural research.  Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 235-256 (CIAT Publication no. 340). (Economics and impact series 3).

Beaulieu, N.; Jaramillo, J.; Restrepo, J.L.; Díaz, J.M. 2004. A systems approach to planning as a mechanism for rural development in Colombia. In: Hall, C.; Leclerc, G. (eds.). Making development work. New Mexico University Press, Albuquerque, NM, USA. p. 1-35.

Book Chapters

Winograd M., A. Farrow. 2004. Sustainable development indicators for decision making: Concepts, methods, definition and use. In: Seidler , R. (ed.). Dimensions of sustainable development. UNESCO EOLSS Publishers Co Ltd. (*)

Other Publications

Farrow, A.; Perea, C.; Barona A., E.; Hyman, G.; Lema, G.; Larrea, C. 2004. Spatial analysis of ´food poverty in Ecuador [on line]. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. 1 p.

Kaaria, S.K.; Kirkby, R.A.; Delve, R.J.; Njuki, J.; Twinamasiko, E.; Sanginga, P.C. 2004. Enhancing innovation processes and partnerships [on line]. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Kampala, UG. 29 p.

Lundy, M.; Gottret, M.V.; Cifuentes, W.; Ostertag G., C.F.; Best, R. 2004. Design of strategies to increase de competitiveness of smallholder chains: Field manual [on line]. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. 83 p.

Lundy, M.; Gottret, M.V.; Cifuentes, W.; Ostertag G., C.F.; Best, R. 2004. Diseño de estrategias para aumentar la competitividad de cadenas productivas con pequeños productores de pequeña escala: Manual de campo [en línea]. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. 89 p.

Lundy, M.; Ostertag G., C.F.; Gottret, M.V.; Best, R.; Ferris, S. 2005. A territorial based approach to agro-enterprise development: Strategy paper: Territorial approach to rural agro-enterprise development [on line]. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. 30 p.

Nyapendi, R.; Kaganzi, R.; Best, R. 2004. Identifying market opportunities for Kampala's urban and peri-urban farmers. Centro Internacional de AgriculturaTropical (CIAT), Kampala, UG. 2 p. (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 12).

Seed Systems

Books and Monographs

Sperling, L.; Remington, T.; Haugen, J.M.; Nagoda, S. (eds.). 2004. Addressing seed security in disaster response: Linking relief with development. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, CO. 179 p.

Sperling, L.; Remington, T.; Haugen, J.M.; Nagoda, S. (eds.). 2004. Addressing seed security in disaster response: Linking relief with development: Overview. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, CO. 13 p.

 

Book Chapters

 

Phiri, M.A.R.; Chirwa, R.; Haugen, J.M. 2004. A review of seed security strategies in Malawi. In: Sperling, L.; Remington, T.; Haugen, J.M.; Nagoda, S. (eds.). Addressing seed security in disaster response: Linking relief with development. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 135-157.

Rubyogo, Jean Claude. 2004.  Business skills for small scale bean seed producers/enterpreneurs.  In: Sentimela , P., Monyo E. and M.Banziger  (eds.). Successful Community Based Seed Production Strategies. Mexico, DF. CIMMYT. p. 71-80. (*)

Walsh, S.; Bihizi, J.-M.; Droeven, C.; Ngendahayo, B.; Ndaboroheye, B.; Sperling, L. 2004. Drought, civil strife, and weed vouchers & fairs: The role of the trader in the local seed system. In: Sperling, L.; Remington, T.; Haugen, J.M.; Nagoda, S. (eds.). Addressing seed security in disaster response: Linking relief with development. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 15-28.

Other Publications

Rubyogo, J.-C.; Sperling, L.; Remington, T. (comps.). 2004. Seed systems and seed relief: An annotated bibliography. Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Care Norway, Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Uganda. 27 p.

 

Soil Fertility/Management

Articles in Refereed Journals

Amede, T.; Stroud, A.; Aune, J.B. 2004. Advancing human nutrition without degrading land resources through modeling cropping systems in the Ethiopian highlands. Food and Nutrition Bulletin 25(4):344-353.

Chianu, J., N. and Hiroshi, T. 2005. Integrated nutrient management in the farming systems of the savannas of northern Nigeria: what future? Outlook on Agriculture 34: 197-202.

Diouf D., Duponnois, R. Ba AT, Neyra, M. and Lesueur, D. 2005. Influence of rhizobial and mycorrhizal symbioses on growth and mineral nutrition of Acacia auriculiformis and Acacia mangium under salt stress conditions. Functional Plant Biology 32: 1143-1152.

Esilaba, Anthony O.; Nyende, P.; Nalukenge, G.; Byalebeka, J.B.; Delve, Robert J.; Ssali, Henry. 2005. Resource flows and nutrient balances for crop and animal production in smallholder farming systems in Eastern Uganda [on line]. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 109(3/4):192-201.  

Esilaba, A.O., Byalebeka, G., Delve, R.J., Okalebo, J.R., Ssenyange, D., Balule, M. and Ssali, H. 2005. On-farm testing of integrated nutrient management strategies in Eastern Uganda. Agricultural Systems 86: 144-165.

Jefwa, J.M.; Mwangi, L.M.; Odee, D.; Mugambi, G. 2004. Preliminary studies on mycorrhizal symbiosis in plant conservation, forestry and farming systems in Kenya. Journal of Tropical Microbiology 3: 48-62. (*)

Kahindi, J.H.P.; Karanja, N.K.; Odee, D.; Mwaura, F.B. 2004. The diversity of biological nitrogen fixing systems in Kenya. Journal of Tropical Microbiology 3: 35-47. (*)

Kimenju,  J.W.; Karanja, N.K.; Nyongesa, M.W. 2004. Diversity and abundance of nematodes in agroecosystems of Kenya.  Journal of Tropical Microbiology 3:24-34. (*)

Kimenju, J.W.; Muiru, D.M.; Karanja, N.K.; Nyongesa, W.M.; Miano, D.W.; Mutua, G.K. 2004. Assessing the role of organic soil amendments in management of root-knot nematodes on common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris LJournal of Tropical Microbiology 3:14-23. (*)

Kimetu, J.M.; Mugendi, D.N.; Palm, C.A.; Mutuo, P.K.; Gachengo, C.N.; Bationo, A. 2004. Nitrogen fertilizer equivalencies of organics of differing quality and optimum combination with organic nitrogen source in Central Kenya. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 68(2):127-135.

Lesueur, D. and Duponnois, R. 2005. Relations between rhizobial nodulation and root colonization of Acacia crassicarpa provenances by an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus, Glomus intraradices Schenk and Smith or an ectomycorrhizal fungus, Pisolithus tinctorius Coker & Couch. Annals of Forest Sciences, 62: 467-474.

Mando, A., Ouattara, B., Sédogo, M., Stroosnijder, L., Ouattara, K., Brussaard, L., and Vanlauwe, B. 2005. Long-term effect of tillage and manure application on soil organic fractions and crop performance under Sudano-Sahelian conditions. Soil & Tillage Reearch 80: 95-101.

Nyende, P.; Delve, R.J. 2004. Farmer participatory evaluation of legume cover crop and biomass transfer technologies for soil fertility improvement using farmer criteria, preference ranking and logit regression analysis. Experimental Agriculture 40:77-88.

Probert, M.E., Delve, R.J., Kimani, S.K. and Dimes, J.P. 2005 Modelling nitrogen mineralization from organic sources: representing quality aspects by varying C:N ratios of sub-pools. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 37: 279-287.

Ramisch, J.J. 2005. Inequality, agro-pastoral exchanges, and soil fertility gradients in Southern Mali. Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment 105: 353-372.

Sarr, A., Diop, B., Peltier, R. Neyra, M., Lesueur, D.2005. Effect of rhizobial inoculation methodologies and host plant provenances on nodulation and growth of Acacia senegal and Acacia nilotica. New Forests 29: 75-87.

Sarr, A., Neyra, M., Oihabi, A., Houeibib, M.A., Ndoye, I. and Lesueur, D. 2005. Characterization of native rhizobial populations presents in soils from natural forests of Acacia senegal and Acacia nilotica in Trarza and Gorgol regions from Mauritania. Microbial Ecology 50: 152-162.

Tittonell, P., Vanlauwe, B. Leffelaar, P. A., Rowe, E. and Giller, K.E. 2005. Exploring diversity in soil fertility management of smallholder farms in western Kenya. I. Heterogeneity at region and farm scale. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 110: 149-165.

Tittonell, P., Vanlauwe, B., Leffelaar, P.A., Shepherd, K.D. and Giller, K.E. 2005 Exploring diversity in soil fertility management of smallholder farms in Western Kenya. II. Within farm variability in resource allocation, nutrient flows and soil fertility status. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 110: 166-184.

Vanlauwe, B.; Sanginga, N. 2004. Impact of the tree component on N cycling in  agroforestry systems under subhumid tropical conditions. West African Journal of Applied Ecology 6:75-84. (*)

Vanlauwe, B.; Aihou, K.; Tossah, B.K.; Diels, J.; Sanginga, N.; Merckx, R. 2005. Senna siamea trees recycle Ca from a Ca-rich subsoil and increase the topsoil pH in agroforestry systems in the West African derived savanna zone. Plant and Soil 269:285-296.

Vanlauwe, B.; Diels, J.; Sanginga, N.; Merckx, R. 2005. Long-term integrated soil fertility management in South-western Nigeria: Crop performance and impact on the soil fertility status. Plant and Soil 273:337-354.

Vanlauwe, B., Gachengo, C., Shepherd, K., Barrios, E., Cadisch, G. and Palm, C.A. 2005. Laboratory validation of a resource quality-based conceptual framework for organic matter management. Soil Science Society of America Journal 69: 1135-1145.

Articles in Non-Refereed Journals

Bationo, A.; Kihara, J.; Kimetu, J.; Abdou, A.; Kaya, B. 2004. AfNet in West Africa. The Comminutor 8(1):12-15.

Mugendi, D.N.; Waswa, B.; Mucheru, M. 2004. Research work with TSBF-CIAT in Eastern Kenya. The Comminutor 8(1):10-12.

Ramisch, J. 2004. Supporting farmers' research activities: The folk ecology project in Western Kenya. The Comminutor 8(1):8-9.

Vanlauwe, B.; Rotich, E.; Okalebo, R.; Bationo, A.; Mukalama, J.; Ekise, I.; Ndufa, J.; Cadisch, G. 2004. Integrated soil fertility management in practice in Western Kenya. The Comminutor 8(1):2-7.

Books and Monographs

CIAT (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical). 2005. Conservation and sustainable management of below-ground biodiversity project: Report of the project, annual meeting, April, 2005. Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF); World Agroforestry Centre, Nairobi, KE. 278 p.

Delve, R.J.; Probert, M.E. (eds.). 2004. Modelling nutrient management in tropical cropping systems. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Canberra, AT; Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). 138 p. (ACIAR proceedings no. 114).

Book Chapters

Amede, T. and Taboge, E. 2006. Optimizing Soil Fertility Gradients in the Enset (Ensete ventricosum) Systems of the Ethiopian Highlands: Trade-offs and Local Innovations. In: Bationo et al., 2006 (Forthcoming), from the Yaundee Conference.

Bationo, A.; Nandwa, S.M.; Kimetu, J.M.; Kinyangi, J.M.; Bado, B.V.; Lompo, F.; Kimani, S.; Kihanda, F.; Koala, S. 2004. Sustainable intensification of crop-livestock systems through manure management in eastern and western Africa: Lessons learned and emerging research opportunities. In: Williams, T.O; Tarawali, S.A.; Hiernaux, P.; Fernandez R., S. (eds). Sustainable crop-livestock production for improved livelihoods and natural resource management in west Africa: Proceedings of an international conference. IITA Ibadan, NG, 19-22 November 2001. p. 173-198. (*)

Bationo A., Kihara, J., Vanlauwe, B., Kimetu, J. and Sahrawat, K.L. 2006. Integrated nutrient management - Concepts and experience from SSA. (in press).

Delve, R.J.; Probert, M.E.; Dimes, J.P. 2004. Improved capabilities in modelling and recommendations: Summary. In: Delve, R.J.; Probert, M.E. (eds.). Modelling nutrient management in tropical cropping systems. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Canberra, AT; Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). p. 135-138. (ACIAR proceedings no. 114).

Feig, G., Scholes, M., Otter, L. and Vanlauwe, B. 2005. Nitrogen in Africa. Start funded IGBP Africa global change synthesis book.

Giller, K., Bignell, D., Lavelle, P., Swift, M., Barrios, E., Moreira, F., van Noordwijk, M., Barois, I., Karanja, N. and Huising, J. 2005. Soil diversity in rapidly changing tropical landscapes: scaling down and scaling up. In: Bardgett E., M. Usher, D. Hopkins (Eds.) Biological Diversity and Function of Soils, pp.295-318. Cambridge University Press.

Kinyangi, J.; Delve, R.J.; Probert, M.E. 2004. Testing the APSIM model with data from a phosphorus and nitrogen replenishment experiment on an oxisol in Western Kenya. In: Delve, R.J.; Probert, M.E. (eds.). Modelling nutrient management in tropical cropping systems. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Canberra, AU; Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). p. 101-109. (ACIAR proceedings no. 114).

Nandwa S. M., Bationo, A. Obanyi, S.N., Rao, I.M., Sanginga, N. and Vanlauwe, B. 2006. Inter and intra-specific variation of legumes and mechanisms to access and adapt to less available soil phosphorus and rock phosphate. In: A. Bationo (Ed) Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Springer-Verlag, New York (in press).

Peoples, M.B.; Boyer, E.W.; Goulding, K.W.T.;  Heffer, P.; Ochwoh, V.A.; Vanlauwe,  B.; Wood, S.;  Yagi, K.;  Van Cleemput, O. 2004. Pathways of nitrogen loss and their impacts on human health and the environment. In: Mosier, A.R.; Syers, J.K;  Freney, J.R .(eds.) Agriculture and the Nitrogen Cycle. Island Press, Washington, DC, USA. p. 53-69. (SCOPE no. 65) (*)

Probert, M.E.; Delve, R.J.; Kimani, S.K.; Dimes, J.P. 2004. The APSIM manure module: Improvements in predictability and application to laboratory studies. In: Delve, R.J.; Probert, M.E. (eds.). Modelling nutrient management in tropical cropping systems. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Canberra, AU; Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). p. 76-84. (ACIAR proceedings no. 114).

Ramisch, J.J. 2004. Four obstacles to taking integrated soil fertility management research to scales. In: Pachico, D.H.; Fujisaka, S. (eds.). Scaling up and out: Achieving widespread impact through agricultural research.: Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 173-193. (CIAT Publication no. 340). (Economics and impact series 3).

Swift, M.J., Stroud, A., Shepherd, K., Albrecht, A., Bationo, A., Mafongoya, P., Place, F., Tomich, T.P., Vanlauwe, B., Verchot, L. and Walsh, M. 2006. Confronting land degradation in Africa: Challenges for the next decade. ICRAF 25th Anniversary proceedings, Nairobi, Kenya (in press).

Tabo, R., Bationo, A., Kandji, S., Waswa, B.S. and Kihara, J. 2006. Global Change and Food Systems in Africa. (in press).

Vanlauwe, B. 2004. Analysis of organic resource quality for parameterisation of simulation models. In: Delve, R.J.; Probert, M.E. (eds.). Modelling nutrient management in tropical cropping systems. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Canberra, AT; Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). p. 69-74. (ACIAR proceedings no. 114).

Vanlauwe, B.; Sanginga, N.; Giller, K.; Merckx, R. 2004. Management of nitrogen  fertilizer in maize-based systems in subhumid areas of sub-Saharan Africa. In: Mosier, A.R.; Syers, J.K.; Freney, J.R. (eds.) Agriculture and the Nitrogen Cycle. Island Press, Washington, DC, USA. p.115-127. (SCOPE  no. 65)

Vanlauwe, B.; Sanginga, N. 2004. The multiple roles of organic resources in implementing integrated soil fertility management strategies. In: Delve, R.J.; Probert, M.E. (eds.). Modelling nutrient management in tropical cropping systems. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Canberra, AT; Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). p. 12-24. (ACIAR proceedings no. 114).

Vanlauwe, B., Ramisch, J. and Sanginga, N. 2006. Integrated soil fertility management in Africa: from knowledge to implementation. In: N Uphoff et al (Eds), Biological Approaches to Sustainable Soil Systems. CRC Press, USA (in press).

Book edited

Ramakrishnan, P.S., Saxena, K.G., Swift, M.J., Rao, K.S., Maikhuri, R.K. (eds.). 2005. Soil biodiversity, ecological processes and landscape management. Oxford & IBH Publishing, New Delhi, IN. 302 p.

Abstracts in Proceedings

Adamou, A., Bationo, A., Tabo, R. and Koala, S. 2006. Improving soil fertility through the use of organic and inorganic plant nutrient and crop rotation in Niger. Springer (in press).

Amede, T., Mengistu, S. and Roothaert, R. 2006. Intensification of Livestock Feed Production in Ethiopian Highlands: Potentials and Experiences of the African Highlands Initiative. Proceeding of the Ethiopian Veterinary Society (in press).

Baaru, M.W., Mugendi, D.N., Batiano, A., Louis, V. and Waceke, W. 2006. Soil Microbial Biomass Carbon and Nitrogen as Influenced by Organic and Inorganic Fertilisation in Kenya. Springer (in press).

Bado, B., Bationo, A., Lompo, F.; Cescas M.P. and Sedoso M.P. 2006. Mineral fertilizers, organic amendments and crop rotation managements for soil fertility maintenance in the Guinean zone of Burkina Faso (West Africa). Springer (in press).

Bationo, A.; Ramisch, J.J.; Bado, V.; Kihara, J.; Adamou, A.; Kimetu, J.M.; Tabo, R.; Lompo, M.; Ouattara, B.; Koala, S. 2004. Augmenter la productivité sur les sols pauvres en Phosphore, multiplication points saillants de la recherche sur la gestion integrée de la fertilité du sol dans le Sahel [abstract]. In: Lindsay, K. (comp.). Consultation Workshop on Millet-and Sorghum- Based Systems in West Africa (2004, Niamey, Niger). Papers presented. The McKnight Foundation Collaborative Crop Research Program (CCRP); International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT); Institut National de Recherches Agronomiques du Niger (INRAN), Niamey, NE. p. 32.

Bationo, A.; Ramisch, J.J.; Bado, V.; Kihara, J.; Adamou, A.; Kimetu, J.M.; Tabo, R.; Lompo, M.; Ouattara, B.; Koala, S. 2004. Research highlights on integrated soil fertility management in the Sahel [abstract]. In: Lindsay, Kelly (comp.). Consultation Workshop on Millet-and Sorghum- Based Systems in West Africa (2004, Niamey, Niger). Papers presented. The McKnight Foundation Collaborative Crop Research Program (CCRP); International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT); Institut National de Recherches Agronomiques du Niger (INRAN), Niamey, NE. p. 34-35.

Bationo, A, Kihara, J., Waswa, B. and Vanlauwe, B. 2005. Technologies for Sustainable Management of Sandy Sahelian Soils. Keynote paper- Proceedings paper presented during workshop, 24th-3rd December 2005 in Khon Khaen Thailand.

Bationo, A., Kihara, J., Waswa, B., Ouattara, B. and Vanlauwe, B. 2005. Integrated Soil Fertility Management Technologies for Sustainable Management of Sandy Sahelian Soils. Proceedings of the International Symposium on 'The management of tropical sandy soils for sustainable agriculture- a holistic approach for sustainable development of problem soils in the tropics', November 2005, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Chianu, J.N., Tsujii, H., Manyong, V.M. and Okoth, P.F. 2005. Crop-livestock interaction in the savannas of Nigeria: Nature and determinants of farmer decision to use manure for soil fertility maintenance. An invited paper presented at the 4th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, September 20-24th, 2005, Arusha International Conference Centre. To appear in Conference proceedings

Delve, R.J. and Hauser, M. Strengthening competitiveness through research: Enabling rural innovation in smallholder organic in Uganda. Poster presented at the 15th IFOAM Organic World Congress 2005. Shaping Sustainable Systems. Adelaide, Australia, 20-23rd September 2005.

Delve, R.J., Hauser, M., Ssebunya, B., Mulindwa, J., Byandala, S. 2005. Strengthening the Competitiveness of Organic Agriculture in Africa through Linking Farmers to Service Providers and Exporters. In: Eric Tielkes, Christian Halsebusch, Inga Hauser, Andreas Deininger, Klaus Becker: Tropentag 2005 - The Global Food & Product Chain - Dynamics, Innovations, Conflicts, Strategies, October 11-13, 2005, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, 488; MDD Media Digitaldruck Copy Shop Baromaschinen GmbH Stuttgart, ISBN: 3-00-017063-4.

Desallegn, G. and Amede, T. 2005. Land degradation in Ethiopian Highlands: Major causes, development attempts and future deliberations. Presented in the 17th Symposium of the International Farming Systems Association, Rome, Nov. 17-20.

Kaya, B., Niang, A., Tabo, R. and Bationo, A. 2006. Performance de diverses espèces agroforestières en jachère améliorée de courte durée et leurs effets sur la fertilité des sols et les rendements du sorgho au Mali. Springer (in press).

Kihara, J., Kimetu, J.M., Vanlauwe, B., Bationo, A. and Mukalama, J. 2006. Increasing land productivity and optimising benefits through nitrogen and phosphorus management in legume-cereal rotations in western Kenya. Springer (in press).

Kimani, S.K., Esilaba, A.O., Odera, M.M., Kimenye, L., Vanlauwe, B. and Bationo, A. 2006. Effects of organic and mineral sources of nutrients on maize yields in three districts of central Kenya. Springer (in press).

Kimiti, J.M., Esilaba, A.O., Vanlauwe, B. and Bationo, A. 2006. Participatory Diagnosis in the Eastern Drylands of Kenya: Are Farmers aware of Their Soil Fertility Status? Springer (in press).

Lompo, M.; Bationo, A.; Ouattara, B.; Koala, S. 2004. Degradation des terres en afrique de l’ouest etat des lieux des technologies disponibles et perspectives regionales de recherches [abstract]. In: Lindsay, K. (comp.). Consultation Workshop on Millet-and Sorghum- Based Systems in West Africa (2004, Niamey, Niger). Papers presented. The McKnight Foundation Collaborative Crop Research Program (CCRP); International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT); Institut National de Recherches Agronomiques du Niger (INRAN), Niamey, NE. p. 36.

Lompo, M.; Bationo, A.; Ouattara, B.; Koala, S. 2004. Degradation of soils in West Africa: inventory of available technologies and regional research perspectives [abstract]. In: Lindsay, Kelly (comp.). Consultation Workshop on Millet-and Sorghum- Based Systems in West Africa (2004, Niamey, Niger). Papers presented . The McKnight Foundation Collaborative Crop Research Program (CCRP); International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT); Institut National de Recherches Agronomiques du Niger (INRAN), Niamey, NE. p. 37.

Mekonnen, K., Amede, T., Kidane, B., and Alebachew, M. 2005. Experiences of AHI in participatory technology development and dissemination at Galessa, Ethiopia. pp.57-67. In: Proceedings of a workshop on "Farmer Research Groups: Concepts and Practices". EARO-OARI, JICA Cooperation.

Miriti, J.M., Esilaba, A.O., Kihumba, J. and Bationo, A.:2006.Tied-ridging and integrated nutrient management options for sustainable crop production in semi-arid Eastern Kenya. Springer (in press).

Okoth, P.F. 2005. Project Data Sharing and Intellectual Property Rights: The Conservation and Sustainable Management of Below Ground Biodiversity Project in the Annual Meeting of the CSM-BGBD Project in Manaus Brazil, April 2005. Paper to be published in the technical proceedings of the BGBd project annual meeting transactions.

Okoth, P.F., Oketch, P.A. and Kimani, P.K. The use of erosion proxies for the spatial assessment of erosion in a watershed and modelling the erosion risk in a GIS. Paper to be published in the proceedings of the Yaounde Workshop and published as a book.

Tabo, R., Tarawali, S.A., Singh, B.B., Bationo, A., Traore, B., Traore, M.D., Don-Gomma, Odion, A.E.C., Nokoe, S., Harris, F., Manyong, V. M., Fernandez-Rivera, S., de Haan, N. and Smith, J.W. 2005. Enhancing the productivity and sustainability of Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems in the dry savannahs of West Africa. (Omaya, G.O. and Pasternak, D. (eds.), Sustainable agriculture systems for the drylands. Proceedings of the international symposium for sustainable dryland agriculture systems, 2-5 December 2003, Niamey, Niger ICRISAT, pp.271-285.

Tabo, R., Bationo, A., Bruno, G., Ndjeunga, J., Marcha, D., Amadou, B., Annou, M.G., Sogodogo, D., Sibiry Taonda, J.B., Ousmane H, Maimouna K. Diallo and Koala, S. 2005. Improving the productivity of sorghum and millet and farmers income using a strategic application of fertilizers in West Africa. Springer (in press).

Tabu, I.M., Bationo, A., Obura, R.K. and Khaemba, J.M. 2006. Effect of rock phosphate, lime and green manure on growth and yield of maize in a non productive niche of a rhodic ferralsol in farmer's fields. Springer (in press).

Vanlauwe, B. 2005. Managing organic inputs for enhancing biological and physico-chemical soil health in the West African savannas. Proceedings of the International Symposium on 'The management of tropical sandy soils for sustainable agriculture- a holistic approach for sustainable development of problem soils in the tropics', November 2005, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Vanlauwe, B., Sanginga, N., Diels, J. and Merckx, R. 2005. Case studies related to the management of soil acidity in the West African moist savanna. In: TECDOC on Acid Savanna Soils. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria.

Other Publications

Bationo, A.; Ramisch, J.J.; Bado, B.V.; Kihara, J.; Vanlauwe, B.; Adamou, A.; Kimetu , J.; Tabo, R.; Lompo, F.; Ouattara, B.; Koala, S. 2004. Research highlights on integrated soil fertility management in the Sahel. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Nairobi, KE. 16 p.

Bationo, A.; Tabo, R.; Kihara, J.; Kimetu, J.; Adamou, A.; Koala, S.<