In Silico: Rain or Drain? Voilà la question!!

Et la réponse est?… Un instant. Laissez-nous vous raconter une histoire d’abord. Une histoire à ré-inventer la roue… ou peut-être pas. Il était une fois, une grosse tempête, quelque part dans le Dakota du Sud. Ce n’était pas l’orage providentiel dont les fermiers rêvaient après plusieurs vilaines sécheresses. Elle était noire. Elle était sèche. Elle était vicieuse. Mauvaise.

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In Silico: Rain or Drain? That is the question

And the answer is?… Hold on tight.  Let us tell you a short story first. A story about re-inventing the wheel… or maybe not. Once upon a time, a massive storm came to life somewhere in South Dakota. It was not the refreshing rainstorm farmers had prayed for after several ugly drought seasons. It was dark. It [...]

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Looking Behind the Africa Trial Sites Network

While Asia and Latin America have benefitted from the Green Revolution, agricultural yields in Africa have increased little over the last half century.  This gap is due, in part, to the current state of African research systems. Improved systems will lead to increased yields, a solution that African governments and donors already recognize.

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In Silico: Growing $trong Roots… Automatically!!

Remember your last physical checkup? The nurse took a blood sample and off it dashed to the lab. What happened next is oblivious to many of us. In fact, we only worry about the results. Complete blood counts. Cholesterol. Signs of anemia. Hints of diabetes. WE WANT STRONG HEALTH. Well today, we’re going to show you [...]

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In Silico: des racines $olides qui poussent… automatiquement!!

Petit flash-back sur votre dernière visite médicale? L’infirmière vous prélève un échantillon de sang et hop, direction le labo. Direttissimo. Ce qui se passe après? On en sait trop rien. Tout ce qu’on veut savoir, c’est les résultats. Bilan sanguin. Cholestérol. Anémie. Signes de diabète. SANTE DE CHEVAL. Eh bien aujourd’hui, on va vous montrer ce [...]

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Eat when you are sleeping

Naliendele means “eat when you are sleeping” in the local language of Southeast Tanzania. It is also the name of the community where you can find the Naliendele Agricultural Research Institute. According to local legend, a man had been traveling over long distances when he arrived to this community. He was very tired from his [...]

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