Publications and presentations

1. SJR/ WoS-listed journal publications (past 5 years)

[38] Kabir KH, Sarker S, Uddin MN, Leggette HL, Schneider UA, Darr D, Knierim A (2022): Furthering climate-smart farming with the introduction of floating agriculture in Bangladeshi wetlands: Successes and limitations of an innovation transfer. Journal of Environmental Management 323: 116258. DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116258.

[37] Amare D, Darr D (2022): Farmers’ intentions towards sustained agroforestry adoption: An application of the theory of planned behavior. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. DOI: 10.1080/10549811.2022.2123358

[36] Akter R, Darr D: Composition of agroforestry systems and their impact on livelihood improvement of tribal farmers in a tropical moist deciduous forest in Bangladesh. Trees, Forests and People 9: 100315. DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2022.100315

[35] Kabir KH, Uddin MN, Rahman S, Darr D, Drubo MD (2022): Opportunities and determinants for rural youth engagement in catfish farming: empirical evidence from north-central Bangladesh. Aquaculture International. DOI: 10.1007/s10499-022-00918-3

[34] Ha TM, Hansson H, Hatab AA, Darr D, Shakur S (2022): A risk-benefit approach to the purchase and consumption of conventional vegetables in wet markets. Appetite 176: 106142. DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2022.106142.

[33] Meinhold K, Darr D (2022): Keeping up with rising (quality) demands? The transition of a wild food resource to mass market, using the example of baobab in Malawi. Frontiers In Sustainable Food Systems 6:840760. DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2022.840760

[32] Meinhold K, Dumenu WK, Darr D (2022): Connecting rural non-timber forest product collectors to global markets: The case of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.). Forest Policy and Economics 134: 102628. DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2021.102628

[31] Borges JAR, Neuberger S, Saatkamp H, Lansink A, Darr D (2022): Stakeholder viewpoints on facilitation of cross-border cooperation. European Planning Studies 30(4): 627-642. DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2021.1988061

[30] Tafesse A, Mena B, Belay A, Aynekulu E, Recha JW, Osano PM, Darr D, Demissie TD, Endalamaw TB, Solomon D (2021): Cassava production efficiency in Southern Ethiopia: The parametric model analysis. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 5: 758951. DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.758951

[29] Neuberger S, Saatkamp HW, Lansink AO, Darr D (2021): Can differences in innovativeness between European cross-border regions be explained by factors impeding cross-border business interaction? PLoS ONE 16(11): e0258591. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258591

[28] Jaza Folefack AJ, Darr D (2021): Promoting cocoa agroforestry under conditions of separated ownership of land and trees: Strengthening customary tenure institutions in Cameroon. Land Use Policy 108: 105524. DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2021.105524

[27] Kabir KH, Knierim A, Chowdhury AH, Darr D (2021): What matters for the job performance of field advisors: a case from Madhupur Sal Forest, Bangladesh. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. DOI: 10.1080/10549811.2021.1902823

[26] La Thi Tham, Darr D, Pretzsch J (2021): Analysis of Acacia hybrid timber value chains: A case study of woodchip and furniture production in central Vietnam. Forest Policy and Economics 125: 102401. DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2021.102401

[25] Meinhold K, Darr D (2021): Using a multi-stakeholder approach to increase value for traditional agroforestry systems: The case of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in Kilifi, Kenya. Agroforestry Systems 95: 1343-1358. DOI: 10.1007/s10457-020-00562-x

[24] Endalamaw TB, Darr D (2021): Institutional and technological innovation for the bamboo sector as an instrument for development and climate change resilience in Ethiopia. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 13(7): 817-828. DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2020.1837447

[23] Meisen SA, Smanalieva J, Oskonbaeva Z, Iskakova J, Darr D, Wichern F (2021): Intraspecific variability overlays abiotic site effects on some quality parameters of walnut (Juglans regia L.) fruits from Kyrgyzstan. European Food Research and Technology 247: 363-373. DOI: 10.1007/s00217-020-03628-3

[22] La Thi Tham, Darr D, Pretzsch J (2020): Contribution of small-scale acacia hybrid timber production and commercialization for livelihood development in central Vietnam. Forests 11(12): 1335. DOI: 10.3390/f11121335

[21] Chamberlain JL, Darr D, Meinhold K (2020): Rediscovering the contributions of forests and trees to transition global food systems. Forests 11(10): 1098. DOI: 10.3390/f11101098

[20] Amare D, Darr D (2020): Agroforestry adoption as a systems concept: A review. Forest Policy and Economics 120: 102299. DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2020.102299.

[19] Jansen L, Darr D, Hansohm N, Gebauer J, Meinhold K, Munthali CRY, Wichern F (2020): Variation in baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) root tuber development and leaf number among different growth conditions for five provenances in Malawi. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 121(2): 161-172. DOI: 10.17170/kobra-202007291508

[18] Shigaeva J, Darr D (2020): On the socio-economic importance of natural and planted walnut (Juglans regia L.) forests in the Silk Road countries: A systematic review. Forest Policy and Economics 118: 102233. DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2020.102233

[17] Darr D, Chopi-Msadala C, Namakhwa CD, Meinhold K, Munthali C (2020): Processed baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) food products in Malawi: From poor men’s to premium-price specialty food? Forests 11(6): 698. DOI: 10.3390/f11060698

[16] Smanalieva J, Iskakova J, Oskonbaeva Z, Wichern F, Darr D (2020): Investigation of nutritional characteristics and free radical scavenging activity of wild apple, pear, rosehip, and barberry from the walnut-fruit forests of Kyrgyzstan. European Food Research and Technology 246:1095-1104. DOI: 10.1007/s00217-020-03476-1

[15] La Thi Tham, Pretzsch J, Darr D (2020): Asian timber value chains – a systematic review and research agenda. Forest Policy and Economics 112: 102116. DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2020.102116

[14] Azarov A, Maurer M, Weyerhäuser H, Darr D (2019): The impact of uncertainty on smallholder farmers’ income in Kyrgyzstan. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics 120(2): 183-195. DOI: 10.17170/kobra-20191127816

[A13] Meinhold K, Darr D (2019): Processing of non-timber forest products through small and medium enterprises – a review of enabling and constraining factors. Forests 10(11): 1026. DOI: 10.3390/f10111026

[12] Smanalieva J, Iskakova J, Oskonbaeva Z, Wichern F, Darr D (2019): Determination of physicochemical parameters, phenolic content, and antioxidant capacity of wild cherry plum (Prunus divaricata Ledeb.) from the walnut-fruit forests of Kyrgyzstan. European Food Research and Technology 245(10): 2293-2301, DOI: 10.1007/s00217-019-03335-8

[11] Hayer SS, Staduto JAR, Darr D (2019): Vertical coordination in the Brazilian milk value chain: the case of 3B Agro LTDA. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 22(3): 435-449. DOI: 10.22434/IFAMR2018.0080

[10] Jaza Folefack AJ, Ngo Njiki MG, Darr D (2019): Safeguarding forests from smallholder oil palm expansion by more intensive production? The case of Ngwei forest (Cameroon). Forest Policy and Economics 101: 45-61. DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2019.01.016

[09] Amare D, Wondie M, Mekuria W, Darr D (2019): Agroforestry of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia: Practices and Benefits. Small-Scale Forestry 18(1): 39-56, DOI: 10.1007/s11842-018-9405-6

[08] Zhumanova M, Mönnig C, Hergarten C, Darr D, Wrage-Mönnig N (2018): Assessment of vegetation degradation in mountainous pastures of the Western Tien-Shan, Kyrgyzstan, using eMODIS NDVI. Ecological Indicators 95(1): 527-543. DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2018.07.060

[07] Reifferscheidt PP, Darr D (2018): Meeting the growth challenge: Developing the next level organization for GASA Group Germany. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 21(5): 641-654. DOI: 10.22434/IFAMR2017.0002

[06] Amare D, Mekuria W, Wondie M, Teketay D, Eshete A, Darr D (2017): Wood Extraction among the Households of Zege Peninsula, Northern Ethiopia. Ecological Economics 142: 177–184, DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2017.06.002

2. Books and book chapters (past 5 years)

[09] Darr D, Dumenu WK, Gebauer J, Kasulo V, Kleinke M, Meinhold K, Munthali CRM, Wichern F (2023): The potential of non-timber forest products to contribute to the bioeconomy transition: the example of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in Malawi. In: Smith-Hall C, Chamberlain JL (eds.): The bioeconomy and non-timber forest products: theory and empirical advances, Routledge, London, ISBN: 978-1-03-215626-2

[08] Murzakulova S, Schmidt-Vogt D, Balla D, Darr D, Hamidov A, Kasymov U, Mendelevitch R, Orazgaliyev S (2019): Water for agriculture and other economic sectors. In: Xenarios S, Schmidt-Vogt D, Qadir M, Janusz-Pawletta B, Abdullaev I (eds.): The Aral Sea Basin: Water for Sustainable Development in Central Asia. Earthscan Series on Major River Basins of the World, Routledge, ISBN: 978-1-13-834888-2

[07] Darr D (2017): GASA Group Germany: Ist die Organisation fit für neues Wachstum? In: Büchler JP: Fallstudien Hidden Champions – Innovationen für den Weltmarkt. Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler, pp. 249-265. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-17829-1_15

3. Other publications (past 5 years)

[10] Kabir HK, Hassan F, Mukta MZN, Debashis R, Darr D, Leggette H, Ullah ASM (2022): Application of the technology acceptance model to assess the use and preferences of ICTs among field-level extension officers in Bangladesh. Digital Geography and Society 3: 100027. DOI: 10.1016/j.diggeo.2022.100027.

[09] Darr D, Shigaeva J (2021): The socio-economic importance of natural and planted walnut (Juglans regia L.) forests in the Silk Road countries. Nutfruit 82(1): 29–30.

[08] Neuberger S, Darr D (2021): Unterstützung von Innovationsprozessen in der deutsch-niederländischen Grenzregion. OPUS Publication Server of the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, 1-46. URN: urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-6696

[07] Hansohm N, Jansen L, Mandala K, Kandiado P, Meinhold K, Darr D, Wichern F, Gebauer J (2020): Instruction manual of Baobab cultivation – Based on experiences in Mangochi, Malawi. OPUS Publication Server of the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, 1-21. URN: urn:nbn:de:hbz:1383-opus4-5859

[06] Menezes Nery de Oliveira NS, Staduto JAR, Kreter AC, Darr D (2020): Las mujeres cabeza de familia de las áreas rurales: trabajo y pobreza (Household Women in the Rural Areas: Work and Poverty). Revista Sociedad y Economía 41: 6-24. DOI: 10.25100/ sye.v0i41.9692

[05] Azarov A, Polesny Z, Verner V, Darr D (2020): Characteristics and profitability of livestock-based farming systems in At-Bashy, Naryn Oblast. Mountain Societies Research Institute Research Paper No. 6. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: University of Central Asia Graduate School of Development

[04] Meinhold K, Kehlenbeck K, Mithöfer D, Gebauer J, Habte TY, Maina A, Darr D (2018): Der Baobab-Baum und sein Beitrag zur Ernährungssicherung in Ost-Afrika: Das BAOFOOD-Projekt. Ernährung im Fokus 09-10: 313-317

4. Posters and presentations (past 3 years)

[65] Jaza Folefack AJ, Darr D (2022): Implications of legalizing artisanal chainsaw milling on social welfare, income distribution and the economic performance of sawyers in Cameroon. Paper presented at the All-IUFRO Conference “Forests in a Volatile World – Global Collaboration to Sustain Forests and Their Societal Benefits”, 21-23 September, University of Applied Arts, Vienna.

[64] Begimkulov E, Darr D (2022): Analysis of the potential of environmental and social standards for strategy and economic performance of food processing SMEs in Central Asia. Poster presented at the international conference Tropentag 2022, 14-16 September, Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic.

[63] Azarov A, Polesny Z, Darr D, Verner V, Sidle RC (2022): Typological characterisation of smallholder silvopastoral farms in the walnut-fruit forests in Kyrgyzstan. Poster presented at the international conference Tropentag 2022, 14-16 September, Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic.

[62] Hintz KS, Kyamagero S, Hingi O, Nuwasasira J, Mombo F, Darr D, Pretzsch J (2022): What membership in a Tree Growers’ Association entails for smallholders: Insights from East Africa. Paper presented to the international conference “Climate-Smart Solutions for Tropical Mountain Environments: Research, Innovation and Policy for Building Inclusive and Resilient Societies”, 25–29 July 2022, Mwenge Catholic University (MWECAU) Moshi, Tanzania.

[61] Auch E, Darr D, Domke M, Eirgete MT, Hintz KS, Kambugu R, Mekonnen TB, Mombo F, Namaalwa JJ, Ngaga Y, Pretzsch J, Sseremba O (2022): Forest-bioeconomy nexus in HEIs: Lessons learned from cross-country teaching module development. Paper presented to the international conference “Climate-Smart Solutions for Tropical Mountain Environments: Research, Innovation and Policy for Building Inclusive and Resilient Societies”, 25–29 July 2022, Mwenge Catholic University (MWECAU) Moshi, Tanzania.

[60] Darr D, Dumenu WK, Gebauer J, Kasulo V, Kleinke M, Meinhold K, Munthali CRM, Wichern F (2022): The potential of non-timber forest products to contribute to the bioe-conomy transition: the example of baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in Malawi. Paper presented at the side event “Framework to expedite transition to bioeconomy with nonwood forest products” of the XV World Forestry Congress, 4 May 2022, Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

[59] Soekardjo Hintz K, Koch AD, Domke M, Darr D, Bekele T, Pretzsch J (2022): Cooperatives or associations? Options for wood value chain upgrading in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Paper presented to the XV World Forestry Congress, 2–6 May 2022, Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

[58] La Thi Tham, Pretzsch J, Darr D (2022): Small-scale timber plantations for rural household livelihoods: case study of Acacia timber production and commercialization system in central Vietnam. Paper presented to the XV World Forestry Congress, 2–6 May 2022, Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

[57] Chamberlain J, Smith-Hall C, Mutke S, Darr D (2022): Transitioning to a bioeconomy: A green pathway to growth and sustainable use of Nonwood Forest Products. Paper presented to the XV World Forestry Congress, 2–6 May 2022, Coex, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

[56] Azarov A, Darr D, Polesny Z, Verner V, Sidle RC (2021): Typological characterization of livestock-based farming systems to determine sustainable development. Paper presented to the 7th Annual ‘Life in Kyrgyzstan’ Conference, 26–28 October 2021, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

[55] Bovenkerk O, Gomes Vale EM, Darr D (2021): A Discrete Choice Experiment to Measure the Malawian Potential Market for Baobab Fruit Shell Briquettes: Evidence from Consumer Preferences in Mzuzu City. Poster presented at the international conference Tropentag 2021, 15-17 September, University of Hohenheim, Germany

[54] Khassiyarov A, Rheinschmidt R, Darr D, Kleinke M (2021): Briquette production from baobab (Adansonia digitata) fruit shells. Poster presented at the international conference Tropentag 2021, 15-17 September, University of Hohenheim, Germany.

[53] Rossi Borges JA, Neuberger S, Saatkamp H, Lansink AO, Darr D (2021): Stakeholder viewpoints on facilitation of cross-border cooperation. Oral presentation at the Q2021: 37th Annual Q Conference for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity, University of Nantes, 15th-17th September 2021.

[52] Neuberger S, Knickel M, Saatkamp H, Darr D, Klerkx L, Lansink AO (2021): Study of innovation support services for agri-food enterprises in the Dutch-German cross-border region. Poster accepted for presentation at the 16th Congress of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE), Prague, 20-23 July 2021.

[51] La TT, Pretzsch J, Darr D (2020): A transition towards higher added value of natural resource based products - case study of acacia timber value chains in central Vietnam. Poster presented at the international conference Tropentag 2020, 9-11 September, Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic.

[50] Koch AD, Hintz, KIS, Bekele T, Pretzsch J, Domke M, Darr D (2020): Collective action opportunities for upgrading the value chain of small-scale furniture enterprises in Hawassa, Ethiopia. Poster presented at the international conference Tropentag 2020, 9-11 September, Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic.

[49] Jansen L, Darr D, Hansohm N, Gebauer J, Meinhold K, Munthali CRY, Wichern F (2020): Variation in baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) root tuber development: yield potential and leaf number among different growth conditions for five provenances in Malawi. Oral presentation at the international conference Tropentag 2020, 9-11 September, Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic.

[48] Meinhold K, Munthali CRY, Darr D (2020): Quality of baobab products across the value chain in Malawi. Poster presented at the international conference Tropentag 2020, 9-11 September, Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic.

[47] Darr D (2020): The contribution of forest products to rural development in the Global South: The example of the walnut-fruit forests in Kyrgyzstan. Presentation delivered to the International Seminar “A experiência européia e brasileira na promoção do uso e conservação da biodiversidade”, part of the Mission of the Sectorial Dialogues Project (European Union, Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil) and Bem Diverso Project (EMBRAPA/ UNDP/ GEF), March 2, 2020, Embrapa Sede, Brasilia, Brazil.

[46] Neuberger S, Darr D, Oude Lansik AGJM, Saatkamp HW (2020): Innovation processes in agri-food SMEs in cross-border regions – A case study within Dutch and German enterprises. Poster presented at the 14th International European Forum on System Dynamics and Innovation in Food Networks, Garmisch-Patenkirchen, February 10-14, 2020