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Collaborative project: Integration of broiler and egg production by using a dual-purpose genotype: ways to improve animal welfare, Subproject 9 (Project)
The objectives of the collaborative research approach ‘Integhof‘ are to investigate the feasibility of using the genotype of a dual-purpose chicken for meat and egg production on one farm. The following parameters will be evaluated under experimental and field conditions: animal welfare aspects including health and behavior, consumer acceptance and protection with food safety and product quality,...
Funding period: 2015 - 2018
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Understanding the present distribution of parasitic weeds of the genus Striga and predicting its potential future geographic distribution in the light of climate and land use change (Project)
Goal: Provide decision support tools for present and future deployment of Striga management technologies. Purpose: To analyze and understand parameters influencing the presence or absence of Striga spp. in selected areas and predict future Striga distribution patterns.
Funding period: 2010 - 2012
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Development of carbon market and conservation financing mechanisms for multifunctional landscape bio-corridors in the Upper Mekong (Project)
Goal: To support enhanced and connected multifunctional landscape corridors with both positive livelihood and environmental benefits, managed by smallholder farmers through integrated management and financial mechanisms; and hence contribute to sustainable land-use policies and practices Purpose: To identify and develop landscape corridors, stepping stones, and framework species within secondary...
Funding period: 2009 - 2012
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Enhancing adaptive capacity to climate change impacts through well-managed water use for aquaculture integrated with small-scale irrigation in the Chinyanja Triangle in Africa (Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia) (Project)
Goal: To contribute toward improving food security and well-being of sub-Saharan rural households trapped in a cycle of poverty and vulnerability exacerbated by climatic vagaries and climate change impacts, through well-managed water use for aquaculture integrated with small-scale irrigation Purpose: To enhance the benefits of integrating aquaculture and small-scale irrigation by reducing...
Funding period: 2010 - 2013
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Practical Strategy and Guidelines for Introducing/Maintaining Fish Production in and Around Refugee Camps and Settlements to Secure Food Production and Generate Income (Project)
Goal: To contribute to the improvement of food security and well-being of refugees as well as the local population living around the camps. Purpose: To gain an understanding of fish production techniques most suitable for providing food and income to people living in and around refugee camps or settlements and to create a set of practical guidelines for integrating fish production into refugee...
Funding period: 2010 - 2011
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What futures for fisheries production systems in West Africa? Development of scenarios for adaptation to climate change (Project)
Goal: 1. Identify the key features of fisheries productions systems in West Africa as well as drivers of change with a focus on Senegal, Mauritania and Ghana 2.Identify the impact of climate variability and change on these systems 3. Identify how fisheries productions systems are likely to respond to future changes under different climate change, population change, trade patterns, economic and...
Funding period: 2009 - 2010
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Production of Organic Acids for Polyester Synthesis (Project)
The project objective is the development of an efficient process for the obtention of itaconic acid from low-lignin agricultural residues such as citrus processing waste, chaff and glycerol as well as an upgrading of itaconic acid. Itaconic acid is among the most interesting candidates to replace petroleum based monomers in order to synthesize new types of polyesters. Therefore, citrus processing...
Funding period: 2013 - 2016
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Development of sectorspecific guidelines of integrated pest management in stored product protection (Project)
The below descibed project under the title 'Development of draft specific guidelines for integrated pest management in stored product protection sector' aims at corresponding draft guidlines with respect to the National actions plan in Germany. The project contributes to setting national law according to European law. The eight principles of integrated pest management according to directive...
Funding period: 2013 - 2015
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Parametrization of physical and chemical properties of liquid biofuels of the 1.5th generation (Project)
The project aims at the modification of biodiesel-based liquid blends with fossil diesel fuel such that these blends can be used in new engine concepts with good results concerning the combustion and the exhaust gas emissions.
Funding period: 2010 - 2012
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Research in biodiesel based blends with the aim of increased biofuel components percentage and under avoidance of sediment formation (Project)
Aim of the project is the solution to the problem of sedimentation of oligomers in blends of fossil diesel fuel and biodiesel by addition of bio-alcohols and suitable additives.
Funding period: 2010 - 2011
