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Access to plant genetics resources for food and agriculture and benefit sharing in China: legal framework, current practices and future developments
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35805
Abstract
The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is the only legally binding international instrument that governs the conservation, sustainable use, access and benefitâsharing of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA). The…
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Enhancing synergies between gender equality and biodiversity, climate, and land degradation neutrality goals: Lessons from gender-responsive nature-based approaches
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/114844
Abstract
Land- and nature-based approaches in the agroforestry and forestry sectors provide a unique opportunity to generate win-wins against the interrelated environmental crises of biodiversity loss, climate change, and land degradation. Harnessing synergies among these environmental goals, reflected in the Rio Conventions, critically…
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Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 in African bananas
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73213
Abstract
Bananas (Musa spp.) constitute one of the most important staple food crops in Africa. Two major groups of bananas exist in Africa: the East African highland banana (EAHB, AAA) in East and Central Africa, and the plantains (AAB) in West Africa. Neither of these groups has been affected by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) race 1,…
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How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 2 of 3) [Arabic version]
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116966
Abstract
Arabic edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Gupta, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Technical issues: Booklet 2 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (updated version). Bioversity International, Rome,…
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Developing an ontology for a graph database in agriculture: Technical guidelines
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/117775
Abstract
These guidelines are aimed at users already familiar with an Ontology structure, and its definitions of classes, properties and axioms. This document guides the reader through the steps of an ontology modeling process to be integrated into a multi-source graph database such as NEO4J . The development of a Soil Ontology is used as an example. It covers the principles of modeling to include soil measurements,…
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The occurrence of Brassica montana Pourr. (Brassicaceae) in the Italian regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche, and in the Republic of San Marino
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100323
Abstract
Brassica montana Pourr., a wild relative of the Brassica oleracea L. cole crops (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, etc.), deserves special attention for its potential to easily transfer agronomically useful traits to related crops. Monitoring existing B. montana populations is…
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Genetic diversity and core subset selection in ex situ seed collections of the banana crop wild relative Musa balbisiana
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/107835
Abstract
Crop wild relatives (CWRs) play a key role in crop breeding by providing beneficial trait characteristics for improvement of related crops. CWRs are more efficiently used in breeding if the plant material is genetically characterized, but the diversity in CWR genetic resources has often poorly been…
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Smarter metrics in climate change and agriculture: Business guidance for target-setting across productivity, resilience and mitigation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111214
Abstract
This Smarter Metrics Guide helps your company understand and set targets for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), which is defined by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) according to three priorities or ‘pillars’:
- Pillar 1 - Productivity: sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes
- Pillar 2 - Resilience: adapting and building…
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Participatory identification and characterisation of shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn.) ethnovarieties in Burkina Faso
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97011
Publication year
2018
Authors
Sandwidi, A.
Diallo, B.O.
Lamien, Niéyidouba
Vinceti, B.
Sanon, K.
Coulibaly, P.
Paré, S.
Sawadogo, M…
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Description sheet to the four-square method for intervening in root, tuber and banana seed systems
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111401
Publication year
2021
Authors
Mulugo, L.
Ajambo, S.
Kikulwe, Enoch Mutebi
Full Citation
Mulugo, L., Ajambo, S., and Kikulwe, E. 2021. Description sheet to the four-square method for intervening in root, tuber and banana seed systems. Lima (Peru).…
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Climate-Smart Agriculture extension services manual for Essex Valley in Jamaica
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118036
Abstract
This Climate-Smart Agriculture extension services manual for for Essex Valley has been prepared as an output for the 'Capacity Building Program to Improve Stakeholder Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change in Jamaica' project. It aims to provide agricultural extension staff in the region with ready-to-use guidelines for climate-smart practices, and incorporates the local experiences of farmers as…
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Bottom-up participatory prioritization and identification of potential actions and interventions in three A4NH benchmark sites in Vietnam
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115834
Abstract
In 2019 given both secondary data and primary data from the partial baseline survey (Huynh et al., 2021), food systems profiles have been developed for each of three A4NH benchmark sites1, covering the rural, peri-urban, and urban areas (Huynh et al., 2020). Through these profiles, a synopsis of the food system was developed to characterize the existing…
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Climate-Smart Agriculture extension services manual for Parnassus in Jamaica.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118038
Abstract
This Climate-Smart Agriculture extension services manual for Parnassus has been prepared as an output for the 'Capacity Building Program to Improve Stakeholder Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change in Jamaica' project. It aims to provide agricultural extension staff in the region with ready-to-use guidelines for climate-smart practices, and incorporates the local experiences of farmers as well as…
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User guide to the four-square method for intervening in root, tuber and banana seed systems. RTB User Guide
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/111350
Abstract
This guide presents a step-by-step procedure on how to use the four-square method for intervening in root, tuber and banana seed systems. The four-square method is a research tool that supports the generation of evidence on seed systems diversity so as to formulate interventions to conserve varieties and to improve availability, access, and quality of seed forvegetatively propagated…
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Inocuidad de los alimentos: Conceptos básicos
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115299
Abstract
Esta cartilla ilustrada ha sido preparada con el propósito de brindar los conceptos básicos relacionados con la inocuidad de los alimentos, proporcionando una base de conocimientos que permita a las personas interesadas ahondar posteriormente en el tema. El documento incluye actividades direccionadas a reforzar y complementar estos conocimientos, así como lecturas y enlaces a material multimedia disponible en internet.
La cartilla fue elaborada…
