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Biogegraphy of the Colombian oak, Querqus humboldtii Bonpl : geographical distribution and their climatic adaptation
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/56107
Publication year
2006
Authors
Gonzalez Rodriguez, Carlos Eduardo
Jarvis, Andy
Palacio Mejía, J.D.
Full Citation
González, Carlos E.; Jarvis, Andrew; Palacio…
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Achieving complementarity between informal and formal seed systems
As a contribution to efforts towards achieving complementarity between the informal and formal seed systems, the Global Forum on Agricultural Research hosted a webinar that brought together renowned experts and the agri-food research and innovation community.
The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) recently hosted a webinar bringing…
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Mutually implementing the Nagoya Protocol and the Plant Treaty in Madagascar
A Darwin Initiative funded project coordinated by Bioversity International in Madagascar and Benin has communities devising personalized investment plans, ranging from medicinal plant botanical gardens to sustainable tourism.
Bioversity International and the Darwin Initiative came together to support the development of policies and…
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Increasing the profile of crop diversity in Uzbekistan
Bioversity International and partners joined forces to address the challenges to the existing system of seed and planting material production in Uzbekistan resulting in significant gains and changes to the agricultural policy.
Bioversity International and partners joined forces to address the challenges to the existing system of seed and planting material…
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Moving towards a sustainable cocoa sector in Ghana
Ghana is the second largest producer of cocoa in the world and in recent years has emerged as the world's principal supplier of Fairtrade-certified cocoa – about 6% of national production falls under that scheme.
Ghana is the second largest producer of cocoa in the world and in recent years has emerged as the world's principal supplier of Fairtrade-certified…
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Guidelines for innovation platforms
Innovation platforms are fast becoming part of the mantra of agricultural research-for-development projects and programmes. These guidelines will help research, development and funding agencies use them more effectively.
Innovation platforms are fast becoming part of the mantra of agricultural research-for-development projects and programmes. These guidelines will help…
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Harnessing traditional knowledge to wheat breeding in Ethiopia
A new study of durum wheat varieties in Ethiopia, shows the value of including farmer evaluations based on traditional knowledge into crop breeding practices.
A new study of durum wheat varieties in Ethiopia, shows the value of including farmer evaluations based on traditional knowledge into crop breeding practices.
A new paper, co-authored…
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A look back at 2016
Bioversity International's Annual Report looks back at accomplishments in 2016 and highlights research on healthy diets, productive and resilient farms and forests, and genetic resources conservation and use.
Bioversity International's Annual Report looks back at accomplishments in 2016 and highlights research on healthy diets from sustainable food systems, productive and resilient farms…
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Promoting agricultural biodiversity on the mountains of Nepal
A new catalogue provides easy reference to diverse crop varieties adapted to mountain agriculture in Nepal to promote a growing demand for agricultural biodiversity, even at high altitudes.
A new catalogue provides easy reference to diverse crop varieties adapted to mountain agriculture in Nepal to promote a growing demand for agricultural…
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Historic seed samples to monitor genetic variation
Bioversity International's digitised historical passport data for landrace and crop wild relative samples from all over the world proves its worth when it comes to assessing genetic changes of wild barley over time in Jordan.
Bioversity International's digitised historical passport data for landrace and crop wild relative samples from all over the world …
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Integrated Landscape Initiatives in South and Southeast Asia
Bioversity International scientists carry out a systematic assessment of characteristics and outcomes of Integrated Landscape Initiatives in South and Southeast Asia, addressing several challenges and suggestions for improvement.
In the Landscape and Urban Planning journal, Bioversity International scientists and partners reviewed 166…
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Prospects and challenges of participatory research in natural resources management: the case of Joint Vertisol Project (JVP)
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/56061
Publication year
2004
Authors
Amede, Tilahun
Dauro, D.
Jonfa, E
Seyoum, L
Full Citation
Amede, Tilahun; Dauro, Daniel; Jonfa, Ejigu;…
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We need to put more biodiversity on the sustainable development menu
In this guest blog post, Ann Tutwiler, Director General, Bioversity International, kicks off Farming First's brand new series 'SDG2 Countdown' by stressing the importance of diverse foods in a nutritious diet.
In this guest blog post, Ann Tutwiler, Director General, Bioversity International, kicks off Farming First's brand new series 'SDG2…
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Costa Rica improves risk-management with digital emergency response system
Bioversity International’s agro-climatic risk management, in cooperation with The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Costa Rica, produced a national-scale system documenting agricultural losses to Hurricane Otto in real time, assisting the development of an immediate response plan.
Bioversity International’s agro-climatic risk…
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Going to the root of the problem with forest genetic resources training - Apply now
Teaching forestry at an Asian university or training institution? Apply now for the Second Regional Training on Forest Genetic Resources in China, 18-22 September, 2017.
Teaching forestry at an Asian university or training institution? Apply now for the Second Regional Training on Forest Genetic Resources in China, 18-22…
