Publications    by Erika Styger
 
Scientific Articles
Styger, E., Rakotondramasy, H.M., Pfeffer, M.J, Fernandes, E.C.M, and Bates, D.M. (2007). Influence of slash-and-burn farming practices on fallow succession and land degradation in the rainforest region of Madagascar. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 119: 257-269  Full Text
 
Styger, E., Raktoarimanana, J.E.M., Rabevohitra, R. and Fernandes, E.C.M. (1999). Indigenous fruit trees of Madagascar: potential components of agroforestry systems to improve human nutrition and restore biological diversity. Agroforestry Systems 46 (3): 289-310. Full Text
 
Niang, A., Styger, E., Gahamanyi, A., Hoekstra, D. and Coe, R. (1998). Fodder- quality improvement through contour planting of legume-shrub/grass mixtures in croplands of Rwanda highlands. Agroforestry Systems 39 (3): 263-274.
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Niang, A., Ugiziwe, J., Styger, E. and Gahamanyi, A. (1996). Forage potential of eight woody species: intake and growth rates of local young goats in the highland region of Rwanda. Agroforestry Systems 34 (2): 171-178. Full Text
 
Niang, A., Styger, E., Gahamanyi, A. and Ugeziwe, J. (1995). Comparative growth of 15 exotic species and provenances in high-elevation acid soils of Rwanda. In: Evans, D.O. and Scott, L.T. (eds.). Nitrogen Fixing Trees for Acid Soils. Nitrogen Fixing Tree Research Report (Special Issue). Winrock International and NFTA, Morrilton, Arkansas, USA, pp. 207-215. Full Text
 
Niang, A., Styger, E., Gahamanyi, A. et Ugeziwe, G. (1994). Mimosa scabrella: a tree for the highlands. Agroforestry Today 6 (2): 8. Full Text
 
Niang, A., Styger, E. et Gahamanyi, A. (1992). Suivi et évaluation en milieu réel des espèces ligneuses diverses sélectionnées en station. In: Socioeconomic and On Farm Research Workshop at ICRAF, Nairobi 7-11/9/1992. Proceedings, ICRAF, Nairobi, 22 pp.
 
 
Book Chapter
Styger, E. and Fernandes, E.C.M (2006). Contributions of Managed Fallows to Soil Fertility Recovery. In: Uphoff, N. et al. (eds); Biological Approaches to Sustainable Soil Systems. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, USA, p.425-437.  Full Text Buy Book
Books
The World Bank (forthcoming, 2007). Watershed Management Operations: Approaches and Emerging Lessons; Agriculture and Rural Development Department, The World Bank, Washington DC (Principal author).
The World Bank (2006). Sustainable Land Management: Challenges, Opportunities and Trade-Offs; Agriculture and Rural Development Department, The World Bank, Washington DC, p87 (Co-author). Link to full text, Buy Book
 
Scientific Reports, Technical Papers and Workshop Proceedings
Styger, E. (2004). Participatory and Socially Sustainable Land Use and Management. Issue Note and Presentation at the Distance Learning Course: Sustainable Land Management in South and East Asia: November 16-19, 2004; organized by the World Bank Institute (WBI) and The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). Connected to Distance Learning Centers in Bangkok (Thailand), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dili (Timor Leste), and Hanoi (Vietnam). Issue Note in English, Vietnamese, and Indonesian.
Styger, E. (2001). Fireless Upland Management in Eastern Madagascar. IN: Neimark B., and Styger, E (Eds) (2001). LDI/CIIFAD Annual Research Report, 1999-2000, CIIFAD, LDI, Chemonics International, Ministry of Environment, Madagascar, USAID. Chemonics International, Washington DC, USA, p 38-42.
Fisher, L., Styger, E. and Fernandes E.C.M (2000). The Cornell Tropical Fallow Management Initiative. In: Fallow Management in Tropical Africa, International Seminar in Dakar, April 13-16, 1999, Dakar, Proceedings. IRD, Senegal.
Styger, E. et Rakotoarimanana, J. (1996). A la découverte des espèces ligneuses fruitières indigènes de Madagascar. Contribution à l’identification des espèces ligneuses fruitières indigènes de la Region Orientale de Madagascar et à une meilleure compréhension de leur exploitation et appréciation par la population rurale. Etude ethnobotanique dans les sous-région Andasibe, Masoala et Ranomafana entre le 10/1995 et 4/1996.  SNGF (Silo National des Graines Forestières) et Projet d’Appui au Silo National (PASN), Intercooperation, Antananarivo, Madagascar et Berne, Suisse, 83pp.
Rakotoarimanana, J. et Styger, E. (1996). Fiches individuelles des arbres fruitiers indigènes de Madagascar: les espèces priorisées. Fiches techniques. SNGF (Silo National des Graines Forestières) et Projet d’Appui au Silo National (PASN), Intercooperation; Antananarivo, Madagascar et Berne, Suisse, 74pp.
Styger, E. (1995). Recherche agricole et agroforestière sur les ‘Monka’ dans le Menabe Central. Rapport Technique Saison 1994/1995. SAF-CO, Morondava, Madagascar,et Intercooperation, Berne, Suisse,  90 pp.
Niang, A., Styger, E., Gahamanyi, A., Twagilimana, A., Rutayija, J.P. et  Nduwayezu, J.B. (1994). Projet AFRENA Rwanda: Rapport d’activités, Période Mars 1992-1993. Rapport AFRENA N° 75. ICRAF: Nairobi, Kenya, 75 pp.
Niang, A., Gahamanyi, A. et Styger, E. (1993). Les Leucaena sp.: Etat de connaissances et perspective de recherche pour le Rwanda. Note Technique. ISAR: Rubona, Rwanda, 43 pp.
Niang, A., Styger, E., Gahamanyi, A. (1993). Projet AFRENA Rwanda: Rapport d’activités, Période Mars 1991-1992. Rapport AFRENA N° 60. ICRAF: Nairobi, Kenya, 107 pp.
Niang, A., Styger, E., Gahamanyi, A.. (1992). Simplification des techniques de plantation de Sesbania sesban dans la région des Hautes Terres du Buberuka (Rwanda); Raçines nues, Semis direct. Note Technique N°5. ISAR: Rubona, Rwanda, 13 pp.
Niang, A., Styger, E., Gahamanyi, A.(1991). Projet AFRENA Rwanda: Rapport d’activités, Période Mars 1990-1991. Rapport AFRENA N° 46. ICRAF: Nairobi, Kenya, 83 pp.
Niang, A., Styger, E., Gahamanyi, A. (1990). Projet AFRENA Rwanda: Rapport d’activités, Période Mars 1989-1990. Rapport AFRENA N° 31. ICRAF: Nairobi, Kenya, 27 pp.
 
 
Editing of Workshop Proceedings and Annual Research Reports
Styger, E., and Neimark, B., (Eds) (2001). LDI/CIIFAD Annual Research Report, 1999-2000; CIIFAD, LDI, Chemonics International, Ministery of Environment of Madagascar and USAID. Chemonics International, Washington DC, USA, p 72
Niang, A., Gahamanyi, A., et Styger, E. (Eds). (1991). Actes de la Réunion Agroforestière organisée par le projet ICRAF/ISAF du 13. au 15. 09. 1990. Workshop proceedings. Rapport AFRENA N° 36. ICRAF: Nairobi, Kenya.

Presentations at International Conferences
Styger, E. (2006). Watershed Management Operations: Approaches and Emerging Lessons. World Bank Water Days, March 6, 2006, Washington DC. Presentation
Styger, E. (2005). The World Bank Experience in Watershed Management. International Workshop: Watershed Management: Lessons from Experience and Innovations in Design and Practice; February 24-25, Washington DC. Agenda, Presentation, Summary
STYGER, E. (2004). Participatory and Socially Sustainable Land Use and Management. Issue Note and Presentation at the Distance Learning Course: Sustainable Land Management in South and East Asia: November 16-19, 2004; organized by the World Bank Institute (WBI) and The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). Connected to Distance Learning Centers in Bangkok (Thailand), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dili (Timor Leste), and Hanoi (Vietnam). Presentations in English, Vietnamese, Indonesian
Styger, E., Fernandes, E.C.M., Rakotondramasy, H.M. (2001). Restoring Biodiversity through Agricultural Intensification in the Rainforest Region of Madagascar. At: International Symposium: Managing Biodiversity in Agricultural Ecosystems. Co-organized by United Nations University (UNU), Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD), International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), 8-10 November, 2001 Montreal, Canada.  Abstract, Poster
Styger, E., Fernandes, E.C.M., Rakotondramasy, H.M.(2001). Mycorrhiza Fungal Diversity as Impacted by the Loss of Endemic, Rainforest Plants in Madagascar.
t: ICOM 3, Third International Conference on Mycorrhizas, 8-13th July (inclusive) 2001 Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia. Abstract, Poster
Styger, E. and Fernandes, E.C.M., (2000). The Dynamics of Fallow Vegetation and Land Productivity in Eastern Madagascar. At: ASA 2000 Fallow Management in the Tropics Symposium. Organized by the Management of Organic Inputs in Soils of the Tropics (MOIST) at the Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD), November, 8th, 2000 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Symposium program
Raharivelo V. and Styger, E. (2000). The Role of Fallow in the Farming Systems of Fianarantsoa and Moramanga Regions, Madagascar. At: ASA 2000 Fallow Management in the Tropics Symposium. Organized by the Management of Organic Inputs in Soils of the Tropics (MOIST) at the Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD), November, 8th, 2000 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Symposium program

Contributions in Annual Reports of CIIFAD (Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development)
Styger, E. (2002). Retaining and regaining agricultural productivity of degrading uplands. In: CIIFAD Annual report 2000-2001. CIIFAD (Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA, p. 88-89: Full Text
Styger, E. (2001). Upland management without fire. In: CIIFAD Annual report 1999-2000. CIIFAD (Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA, p.78-79: Full Text
Styger, E. (1999). Villagers learn to propagate high quality exotic and indigenous fruit trees. In CIIFAD Annual report 1997-1998. CIIFAD (Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA, p. 62-63: Full Text
 
Dissertation
Styger, E. (2004). Fire-less Alternatives to Slash-and-Burn Agriculture (Tavy) in the Rainforest Region of Madagascar.  Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 326 pp.  
 
Master Thesis
Styger, E. (1988). Population dynamics of two stemborer species Sesamia calamistis Hmps und Eldana saccharina Walker in sole and mixed infestations on maize and their influence on maize yield. Institute of Crop Science, Field of Phytomedicine, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, (ETH) Zurich, Switzerland and Biological Control Program, IITA, Cotonou, Benin 87pp.