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¿Contribuyen las reservas comunitarias de semillas a la resiliencia socio-ecológica? – un caso de estudio en la Sierra de los Cuchumatanes, Guatemala
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/96309
Abstract
A community seed bank is a locally governed and managed, mostly informal institution whose core function is to maintain seeds for local use, strengthen local seed systems and support on-farm agrobiodiversity conservation. The objective of this study was to explore, from a…
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Descriptors for wild and cultivated rice (Oryza spp.)
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72595
Abstract
Descriptors for wild and cultivated rice (Oryza spp.)' is a revision of the original IBPGR and IRRI publication 'Descriptors for rice (Oryza sativa L.)' (1980), expanded to include descriptors for wild rice species of the genus Oryza, and harmonized as far as possible with descriptors developed by the International Union for the Protection of New…
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Descriptors for durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.)
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72585
Abstract
Descriptors for durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) were developed by Drs Songpol Somsri, Alfredo T. Corpuz, Salma Idris and Bhag Mal. Dr Bhag Mal coordinated the development of this descriptor list. A draft version prepared in the internationally accepted Bioversity format for descriptor lists was subsequently sent to a number of international experts for their comments and…
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A metabolomics approach to the assessment of banana diversity and traits
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73458
Abstract
Banana (Musa) is one of the most important economic and staple crops in the world. The majority of edible cultivated banana species arises from two species of the Eumusa group, Musa acuminata (A genome) and Musa balbisiana(B genome). In order to assess the biochemical diversity that exists in our banana germplasm collections multi-platform…
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Using dendroecology to determine growth rates of mahogany and cedar in community forestry in Guatemala
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78141
Abstract
One of the main technical knowledge gaps for sustainable timber production in tropical forests is the lack of reliable information on tree growth, which is indispensable for defining cutting cycles and estimating harvest volumes. We applied dendroecological methods to measure and model the diameter growth (dbh) of…
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Agricultural biodiversity to manage the risks and empower the poor. Proceedings of the International Conference 27-29 April 2015, Rome, Italy.
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72389
Abstract
An International Conference was held in Rome, Italy 27-29 April 2015 to launch the IFAD and EU supported Project ‘Linking agrobiodiversity value chains, climate adaptation and nutrition: Empowering the poor to manage risk’. The event brought together people with different…
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Implementing the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: experiences and achievements of eight countries from around the world
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70152
Publication year
2015
Authors
Vernooy, Ronnie
Halewood, Michael
Full Citation
Vernooy, R.; Halewood, M. (2015) Implementing the…
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Guidelines: Access and benefit sharing in research projects.
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/34611
Publication year
2012
Authors
Lapena I.
López, I.
Turdieva, M.K.
Full Citation
Lapena I., Lopez I. and Turdieva M. (2012). Guidelines: Access and benefit sharing in research projects. Bioversity International, Rome, Italy. 31 p. ISBN-13: 978-92-…
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Using dendro-ecology to determine growth rates and timber yields from Swietenia macrophylla and Cedrela odorata in community managed forest concesssions in Guatamala
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78071
Publication year
2016
Authors
Martínez Prera, A.
Finegan, B.
Snook, Laura K.
Full Citation
Martinez Prera, A.;…
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Seeds for Needs - India: Broadening the genetic base of crops to empower farmers for climate change adaptation through crowdsourcing
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69162
Abstract
A poster to introduce our approach to exposing farmers to more crops and their varieties, increasing first-hand knowledge about different traits and strengthening their seed systems and seed saving capacity. The poster shows how we are upscaling activities and some of the results so far,…
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Conserving local biodiversity and improving diets in four mega-diverse countries
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72393
Publication year
2015
Authors
Borelli, Teresa
Wasike, Victor W.
Ozkan, I.
Moura de Oliveira Beltrame, Daniela
Samarasinghe, G.
Hunter, D.
Gentle, H.
Full…
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The South Green Bioinformatics platform
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67546
Publication year
2014
Authors
Rouard, M.
Dereeper, A.
Droc, Gaëtan
Sarah, Gautier
Dufayard, Jean-François
Guignon, Valentin
Hamelin, C.
Homa, F.
Lamotte, F. de
Larmande, Pierre
Lariviere, D…
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Exchange your knowledge on plant gene families
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67497
Publication year
2014
Authors
Guignon, Valentin
Cenci, A.
Rouard, M.
Full Citation
Guignon, V.; Cenci, A.; Rouard, M. -2014-Exchange your knowledge on plant gene families- -Bioversity International-1 p.--…
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Promoting availability and utilization of diversity of underutilized crops in China
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67474
Publication year
2014
Authors
Zhang, Z.
Zhang, J.
Lu, P.
Wu, B.
Guo, G.
Liu, M.
Chen, X.
Full Citation
Zhang, Z.; Zhang, J.; Lu, P.; Wu…
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GreenPhylDB v2.0: An improved database for plant functional genomics
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67476
Publication year
2009
Authors
Conte, M.G.
Laporte, Marie-Angélique
Aluome, C.
Rouard, M.
Full Citation
Conte, M.G.; Laporte, M.A.; Aluome, C.; Rouard, M. -2009-GreenPhylDB v2.0: An improved…