Tropical Forages Program 

Posters Highlight of project results
The use of poultry and swine in smallholder farms in Colombia & Nicaragua: A value chain analysis
Institution/Author:  Burkart S; Holmann F; Franco LH; Hincapie B; Peters M; Hoffmann V.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
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Tropical Forages Program
Institution/Author:  Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
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Programa - Forrajes Tropicales
Institution/Author:  Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
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Brachiaria hybrid cultivar (cv.) Mulato II (CIAT 36087)
Institution/Author:  Peters M; Miles JW.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
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Tropical Forages Program
Institution/Author:  Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
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In-vitro digestibility of Vigna unguiculata, Centrosema brasilianum and Flemingia macrophylla before and after ensiling for pigs
Institution/Author:  Heinritz, S., Hoedtke, S., Martens, S. and Zeyner, A.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
In: Kuoppala,K., Rinne,M. and Vanhatalo,A. (Eds.). Proceedings of the XVIth International Silage Conference, 2-4 July 2012, Hämeenlinna, Finland, pp. 522-523. MTT Agrifood Research Finland, University of Helsinki, Helsinki.
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Silage quality of whole and crushed Vigna unguiculata beans inoculated with lactic acid bacteria strains from sow milk
Institution/Author:  Martens, S. and Heinritz, S.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
In: Kuoppala,K., Rinne,M. and Vanhatalo,A. (Eds.). Proceedings of the XVIth International Silage Conference, 2-4 July 2012, Hämeenlinna, Finland, pp. 438-439. MTT Agrifood Research Finland, University of Helsinki, Helsinki.
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Growth response of pigs supplemented with two contrasting tropical legume silages in Colombia
Institution/Author:  Sarria, P., Martens, S., Cando, M.A. and Pastas, J.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
In: Kuoppala,K., Rinne,M. and Vanhatalo,A. (Eds.). Proceedings of the XVIth International Silage Conference, 2-4 July 2012, Hämeenlinna, Finland, pp. 520-521. MTT Agrifood Research Finland, University of Helsinki, Helsinki.
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Consumption pattern of pigs supplemented with ensiled tropical forages
Institution/Author:  Sarria, P., Martens, S., Hernandez, G. and Mendez, M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
In: Kuoppala,K., Rinne,M. and Vanhatalo,A. (Eds.). Proceedings of the XVIth International Silage Conference, 2-4 July 2012, Hämeenlinna, Finland, pp. 518-519. MTT Agrifood Research Finland, University of Helsinki, Helsinki.
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Silage of Sweet Sorghum Residues for Animal Production
Institution/Author:  Llanos, C.X., Garcia, K., Gil, J.L., Avila, P., Martens, S. and Ospina, B.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
Tielkes,E. (Ed.).Resilience of agricultural systems against crisis: book of abstracts; [September 19-21, 2012, Göttingen] / Tropentag 2012, international research on food security, natural resource management and rural development, pp. 98. Göttingen.
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NIRS Prediction of Neutral Detergent Fiber Digestibility (NDFD) of Tropical Forages
Institution/Author:  Molano, M.L., Cortez, M.L., Avila, P., Martens, S. and Munoz, L.S.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2012
Tielkes,E. (Ed.).Resilience of agricultural systems against crisis: book of abstracts; [September 19-21, 2012, Göttingen] / Tropentag 2012, international research on food security, natural resource management and rural development, pp. 34. Göttingen.
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Assessing the importance of livestock for the livelihoods of rural people in South Kivu, DR Congo
Institution/Author:  Zozo R; Chiuri WL; Katunga Musale D; Maass BL;
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2011
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Canavalia brasiliensis – a multipurpose legume for the sub-humid tropics
Institution/Author:  Schmidt A; Peters M; Franco LH; Schultze-Kraft R.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2011
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Participatory research on multipurpose forages in Central American hillsides
Institution/Author:  Van der Hoek R; Peters M; Hoffmann V.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2011
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Growth of pigs fed with Brachiaria hybrid Mulato II x Cratylia argentea meal as protein supplement
Institution/Author:  Sarria P, Rebolledo A, Salazar B, Martens S
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2011
Development on the margin : book of abstracts ; [October 5 - 7, 2011, University of Bonn] / Tropentag 2011, international research on food security, natural resource management and rural development. p. 368. Gottingen.
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Heat treatment of tropical multipurpose legume grains affects in-vitro digestion and fermentation in pigs
Institution/Author:  Torres J, Montoya CA, Muñoz LS, Martens S, Peters M
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2011
Development on the margin : book of abstracts ; [October 5 - 7, 2011, University of Bonn] / Tropentag 2011, international research on food security, natural resource management and rural development. p. 396. Gottingen.
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In vivo digestibility of Vigna unguiculata grain meal in broilers
Institution/Author:  Vivas Quila NJ, Burbano VA, Gutierrez JF, Martens S, Muñoz LS
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2011
Development on the margin : book of abstracts ; [October 5 - 7, 2011, University of Bonn] / Tropentag 2011, international research on food security, natural resource management and rural development. p. 398. Gottingen.
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The “Cobaye” as an example of smallholders’ livelihoods relying on small livestock in South Kivu
Institution/Author:  Maass BL; Chiuri WL; Katunga Musale D; Zozo R; Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2010
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High Value Forages: Viable Options For Smallholder Farmers
Institution/Author:  Peters M; Miles JW; White D; Holmann F; Lascano CE.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2010
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Potential and constraints for animal feed as an objective of poor farmers in participatory research with multipurpose forage crops in Central-America
Institution/Author:  Van der Hoek R; Peters M; Hoffmann V.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2010
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Silages of Tropical Forages for Feeding Pigs
Institution/Author:  Heinritz S, Martens S, Hoedtke S, Zeyner A, Peters M
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2010
In 'World food system - A contribution from Europe, Book of abstracts, Tropentag 2010, September 14-16, ETH Zurich, Switzerland'. p. 423.
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Prececal and Cecal In-vitro Digestibility of Tropical Double Purpose Legume Grains for Pig Nutrition
Institution/Author:  J. Torres, C.A. Montoya , L.S. Munoz, S. Martens and M. Peters
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2010
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Potential of Tropical Forages for feeding Pigs
Institution/Author:  Heinritz S.; Martens S.; Hoedtke S.; Zeyner A.; Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2010
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Improving Milk Yield with Canavalia brasiliensis
Institution/Author:  Martens S, Lascano C, Avila P, Franco LH, Hincapie B, Peters M
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2009
In 'Tropentag 2009, Book of Abstracts, Biophysical and Socio-economic Frame Conditions for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources: International research on food security, natural resource management and rural development'. (Ed. E Tielkes) p. 348. Hamburg
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A first screening of LAB strains as inoculants for tropical legume silages
Institution/Author:  Martens SD, Abello JF
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2009
In 'Proceedings of the XVth International Silage Conference, July 27-29'. (Eds GA Broderick, AT Adesogan, LW Bocher, KK Bolsen, FE Contreras-Govea, JH Harrison, and RE Muck) pp. 269-270. Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Protocol Standardization for Total DNA Extraction of Tropical Silages Preparing 16S rRNA Analysis for Microbial Community Characterization
Institution/Author:  Sanabria AM, Abello JF, Martens SD
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2009
In 'Proceedings of the XVth International Silage Conference, July 27-29'. (Eds GA Broderick, AT Adesogan, LW Bocher, KK Bolsen, FE Contreras-Govea, JH Harrison, and RE Muck) pp. 457-458. Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Exploring Beneficial Microbes in Tropical Silages
Institution/Author:  Martens S.; Torres J.; Sanabria A.; Abello J.; Avila P.;Gil J.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2009
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Canavalia brasiliensis and Vigna unguiculata at Different Growth Stages
Institution/Author:  Martens S, Avila P, Franco LH, Peters M
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
In 'Competition for Resources in a Changing World: New Drive for Rural Development: International research on food security, natural resource management and rural development, book of abstracts / Tropentag 2008 Stuttgart-Hohenheim'. (Ed. E Tielkes) p. 209. Göttingen
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Rapid Assessment of Ensilability of Vigna unguiculata and Canavalia brasiliensis as an Option for Alternative Pig Feeding
Institution/Author:  Martens S, Avila P, Franco LH, Peters M
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
In 'Competition for Resources in a Changing World: New Drive for Rural Development: International research on food security, natural resource management and rural development, book of abstracts / Tropentag 2008 Stuttgart-Hohenheim'. (Ed. E Tielkes) p. 448. Göttingen
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Silage Quality of the Legumes Vigna unguiculata and Canavalia brasiliensis Solely and with Sweet Potato Roots as an Alternative Pig Feeding
Institution/Author:  Martens S, Avila P, Gil JL, Franco LH, Peters M
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
In 'Competition for Resources in a Changing World: New Drive for Rural Development: International research on food security, natural resource management and rural development, book of abstracts / Tropentag 2008 Stuttgart-Hohenheim'. (Ed. E Tielkes) p. 447. Göttingen
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Floral Biology of the forage legume Cratylia argentea
Institution/Author:  Bystricky M; Peters M; Schultze-Kraft R; Franco LH; Escobar G.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
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Adoption and diffusion processes of silage technology in the area of Yoro, Honduras
Institution/Author:  Reiber C; Schultze-Kraft R; Peters M; Hoffmann V; Lentes P; Cruz H; Lascano C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
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Nutritional characterisation of Vigna unguiculata as an alternative protein source for monogastric animals
Institution/Author:  Muñoz LS; Sarria P; Martens S; Peters M; Aguirre PA; Montoya CA.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
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Dendrolobium spp.– a source of tropical multipurpose legumes
Institution/Author:  Schultze-Kraft R; Peters M; Franco LH; Hincapie B.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
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Tropical forages for monogastric animals: Enhancing smallholders competitivity in local and emerging markets
Institution/Author:  Peters M; White D; Muñoz LS; Sarria P; Vivas N; Holmann F; Lundy M; Oberthür T; Lentes P; Schmidt A; Mena M; Fujisaka S.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
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Integration of on-station and farmer participatory evaluation of multipurpose legumes - a case from Cauca, Colombia
Institution/Author:  Peters M; Schultze-Kraft; Vivas N; Hernandez LA; Tabares MC; Zöfel k; Franco LH.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
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Desmodium velutinum – a high-quality legume shrub for acid soils in the tropics
Institution/Author:  Schultze-Kraft R; Peters M; Vivas N; Parra F; Franco LH.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
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Nutritional characterization of Vigna unguiculata as alternative protein source for monogastric animals
Institution/Author:  Muñoz LS, Sarria P, Martens S, Peters M, Aguirre PA, Montoya CA
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2008
In 'Multifunctional Grasslands in a Changing World. Proceedings of the International Grassland Congress and the International Rangeland Congress, 29 June-5 July 2008'. (Ed. Organizing Committee of IGC/IRC Congress) p. 728. Hohot, China
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Tropical grain legumes as alternatives to soybean meal for small producers of monogastric animals in the tropics
Institution/Author:  Montoya CA; Torres J; Franco LH; Lascano CE; Muñoz LE; Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2007
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A key resource for the improvement of animal productions worldwide: forty thousand options from the in-trust forage collections of CIAT and ILRI
Institution/Author:  Hanson J; Lima C; Peters M; Debouck D.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2007
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Multipurpose Forages for Improving Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers (Products)
Institution/Author:  PETERS, M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2007
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Brachiaria Hybrid Cultivar (cv.) Mulato II (CIAT 36087)
Institution/Author:  MILES, J.; PETERS, M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2007
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Multipurpose Forages for Improving Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers (General Focus)
Institution/Author:  PETERS, M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2007
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Development and Validation of a Hydroponic Screening Method to Identify Acid Soil-Adapted Genotypes
Institution/Author:  WENZL, P.; ARANGO, A.; CHÁVEZ, A.L.; BUITRAGO, M.E.; PATIÑO, G.M.; MILES, J.; RAO, I.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2007
Development and Validation of a Hydroponic Screening Method to Identify Acid Soil-Adapted Genotypes of the Tropical Forage Grass Brachiaria. Poster.
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An Outcome of Forage Research in SE Asia
Institution/Author:  LASCANO, C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2006
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Flemingia macrophylla: A tropical Shrub Legume for Dry Season Supplementation
Institution/Author:  ANDERSSON, M.S.; SCHULTZE-KRAFT, R.; LASCANO, C.; PETERS, M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2006
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Jump-Starting Smallholder Farmer Participation in Markets: Forage-based Animal Feeds for On-farm Pork and
Institution/Author:  PETERS, M.; WHITE, D.; LASCANO, C.; HOLMANN, F.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2006
[Jump-starting Smallholder Farmer Participation in Markets: Forage-based Animal Feeds for On-farm Pork and Poultry Production and the Feed Industry] Poster.
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Field characterisation of the forage tree legumes Leucaena diversifolia and L. trichandra – an ongoing project in Colombia
Institution/Author:  Zöfel K; Schultze-Kraft R; Peters M; Hincapie B; Franco LH.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2005
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Opciones forrajeras liberadas en Colombia
Institution/Author:  Lascano C; Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2005
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Leguminosas liberadas recientemente en Colombia
Institution/Author:  Lascano C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2005
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Leguminosas liberadas recientemente en Colombia
Institution/Author:  Lascano C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2005
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Gramíneas liberadas recientemente en Colombia
Institution/Author:  Lascano C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2005
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Comparison of aerobic and anaerobic methods to assess quality of tropical multipurpose shrub legumes
Institution/Author:  Tscherning K; Barrios E; Lascano C; Peters M; Schultze-Kraft R.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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Effect of tannins in Calliandra calothyrsus and supplemental molasses on ruminal fermentation in vitro
Institution/Author:  Hess HD; Valencia FL; Monsalve LM; Lascano CE; Kreuzer M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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An adoption example: The Nuñez family in Yorito, Honduras
Institution/Author:  Peters M; Burgos C; Franco LH; Argel P; Schmidt A.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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Un ejemplo de adopción: La familia Nuñez en Yorito, Honduras
Institution/Author:  Peters M; Burgos C; Franco LH; Argel P; Schmidt A.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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A Computer Tool for Predicting the Distribution of Plants and other Organisms in the Wild
Institution/Author:  Jones PG; Segura S; Guarino L; Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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CaNaSTA - Crop Niche Selection for Tropical Agriculture
Institution/Author:  O'Brien R; Peters M; Cook S; Corner R.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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Selection and targeting of forages in Central America linking participatory approaches and Geographic Information Systems - concept and preliminary results
Institution/Author:  Peters M; Argel P; Burgos C; Hyman GG; Cruz H; Klass J; Braun A; Franco A; Posas MI
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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Agronomic and farmers' assessments of multipurpose forage crops in Central Honduras
Institution/Author:  Van der Hoek R; Reiber C; Peters M; Hoffmann V.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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CaNaSTA - Crop Niche Selection for Tropical Agriculture
Institution/Author:  O'Brien R; Peters M; Cook S; Corner R.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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Selection and targeting of forages in Central America linking participatory approaches and Geographic Information Systems - concept and preliminary results
Institution/Author:  Peters M; Argel P; Burgos C; Hyman GG; Cruz H; Klass J; Braun A; Franco A; Posas MI
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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Agronomic and farmers' assessments of multipurpose forage crops in Central Honduras
Institution/Author:  Van der Hoek R; Reiber C; Peters M; Hoffmann V.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
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Antimicrobial and Insecticidal Properties of Isolated from Seeds of the Tropical Forage Legume Clitoria ternatea (L.)
Institution/Author:  KELEMU, S.; CARDONA, C.; SEGURA, G.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
Poster
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Resistência de Dois Genótipos Híbridos de Brachiaria spp. ao Ataque Combinado de Quarto Espécies de Cigarrinha das...
Institution/Author:  PABON, A.; SOTELO, G.; CARDONA, C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2004
Resistência de Dois Genótipos Híbridos de Brachiaria spp. ao Ataque Combinado de Quarto Espécies de Cigarrinha das Pastagens (Homoptera: Cercopidae) [Resistance of Two Hybrid Genotypes of Brachiaria spp. to the Combined Attack of Four Species of Spittlebug (Homoptera: Cercopidae)] Poster.
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Flemingia macrophylla, a tropical shrub legume for dry season supplementation
Institution/Author:  Andersson MS; Schultze-Kraft; Lascano CE; Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2003
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Endophytic Fungus Acremonium implicatum Is Seed Transmitted in Brachiaria spp.
Institution/Author:  KELEMU, S.; DONGYI, H.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2003
Poster
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The use of Cafeteria Trials for the selection of Desmodium Ovalifolium Genotypes
Institution/Author:  Schmidt A; Schultze-Kraft R; Maass BL; Lascano C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Base de Datos de Forrajes Tropicales
Institution/Author:  Barco F; Franco MA; Franco LH; Hincapié B; Lascano C; Ramírez G; Peters M.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Arachis pintoi in the humid tropics of Colombia: A Forage Legume Success Story
Institution/Author:  Lascano C; Peters M; Holmann F.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Impacto de la adopción de pastos Brachiaria: Centroamérica y México
Institution/Author:  Holmann F; Rivas L; Angel P; Perez E.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Impact of Forage R & D in SE Asia Case 1
Institution/Author:  Collen J.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Impact of Forage R & D in SE Asia Case 2
Institution/Author:  Collen J.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Impact of Forage R & D in SE Asia Case 2
Institution/Author:  Collen J.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Impact of Forage R & D in SE Asia Case 3
Institution/Author:  Collen J.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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MORFOLOGÍA FLORAL, CITOGENÉTICA Y PALINOLOGÍA DE Cratylia argentea (Desvaux) O. Kuntze. (Leguminoseae)
Institution/Author:  Escandon ML; Caetano CM; Sanchez MS; Bonilla CR; Lascano C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Evaluation of Paspalum spp. with adaptation to poorly drained soils in the tropical Americas
Institution/Author:  Peters M; Hincapie B; Lascano C.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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The leguminous shrub, Cratylia argentea: A dry season feeding alternative for the humid tropics
Institution/Author:  Angel PJ; Lobo di palma M; Romero F; Gonzalez J; Lascano C; Kerridge PC; Holmann F.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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La cadena de carne bovina en Costa Rica: Identificación de temas críticos para impulsar el cambio, su modernización, eficiencia y competitividad
Institution/Author:  Holmman F; Rivas L; Perez E; Castro C; Schuetz P; Rodriguez J.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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¿Vale la pena recuperar pasturas degradadas? Una evaluación desde la perspectiva de productores y extensionistas en Honduras
Institution/Author:  Holmann F; Argel P; Rivas L; White D; Estrada R; Burgos C; Perez E; Ramirez G; Medina A.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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Benefits of feeding silage and Hay during the Dry season in Commercial Dual-Purpose Cattle Production Systems in Honduras and Costa Rica
Institution/Author:  Schoonhoven A; Holmann F; Argel P; Perez E; Ordoñez JC; Chaves J.
Publisher:  CIAT
Year:  2000
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