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Sustainable intensification of African agriculture: a necessity, but not yet a reality |
Bruno GÉRARD( ) |
| International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Texcoco 56237, Mexico |
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Corresponding Author(s):
Bruno GéRARD
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Just Accepted Date: 31 August 2020
Online First Date: 28 September 2020
Issue Date: 06 November 2020
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