Maize variety traits for different needs: using the means-end chains method to identify preferences and perceived benefits among smallholder farmers in Kenya.
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- 10.1007/s12571-025-01637-2
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- 2026
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- Food security
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@article{allodium:10.1007/s12571-025-01637-2,
title = {Maize variety traits for different needs: using the means-end chains method to identify preferences and perceived benefits among smallholder farmers in Kenya.},
author = {Garcia-Medina M and Kilwinger F and Almekinders C and Donovan J},
year = {2026},
journal = {Food security},
doi = {10.1007/s12571-025-01637-2},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-025-01637-2}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Maize variety traits for different needs: using the means-end chains method to identify preferences and perceived benefits among smallholder farmers in Kenya. AU - Garcia-Medina M AU - Kilwinger F AU - Almekinders C AU - Donovan J PY - 2026 JO - Food security DO - 10.1007/s12571-025-01637-2 UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-025-01637-2 ER -
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M, G., F, K., C, A., & J, D. (2026). Maize variety traits for different needs: using the means-end chains method to identify preferences and perceived benefits among smallholder farmers in Kenya.. Food security. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-025-01637-2
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- pubmed · retrieved 2026-09-25T03:34:01.464Z
- europe-pmc · retrieved 2026-09-25T03:34:01.500Z