EPAR Results Coding #138
Thu, 05/12/2011
Abstract:
This presentation summarizes the biotic (insects, viruses, fungi, bacteria, weeds, and post-harvest pests) and abiotic (drought and soil nutrients) stresses that may be addressed or countered in order to improve crop yield in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Data is sourced from FAOSTAT, GAEZ, a series of academic papers by Waddington & Dixon, and IMPACT model estimates. Slides compare area harvested, yield, and yield gap percentage with total calories per year, the 2005 value of production, and projected growth between 2005-2030.
Type of Research:
Literature Review
Research Topic Category:
Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods
Agricultural Productivity, Yield, & Constraints
Geographic focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa