Flood-tolerant rice for enhanced production and livelihood of smallholder farmers of Africa

Flood-tolerant rice for enhanced production and livelihood of smallholder farmers of Africa

Climate change has intensified food security challenges, especially in Africa, where a significant portion of produce is reliant on smallholder farmers in rainfed conditions. Prolonged flooding and droughts, driven by erratic weather patterns, have significantly elevated the risk of food scarcity. F...

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Main Authors: Lupakisyo Mwakyusa, Shalabh Dixit, Max Herzog, Maria Cristina Heredia, Richard R. Madege, Newton Lwiyiso Kilasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
climate change
floods
smallholder farmers
rainfed conditions
flood-tolerant varieties
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1244460/full

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