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On-farm conservation of tropical fruit tree diversity: roles and motivations of custodian farmers and emerging threats and challenges
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69257
Abstract
Agricultural biodiversity is shrinking very fast. That said, there are still a few farmers who continue to maintain, innovate and disseminate fruit tree diversity in their home gardens and orchards. The study was conducted in 36 communities of India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to…
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What drives capacity to innovate? Insights from women and men small-scale farmers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Abstract
What are key characteristics of rural innovators? How are their experiences similar for women and men, and how are they different? To examine these questions, we draw on individual interviews with 336 rural women and men known in their communities for trying out new things in agriculture. The data form part of 84 GENNOVATE community case studies from 19…
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Exploring the effectiveness of a rapid participatory method in mapping the role of agricultural biodiversity in local food systems to identify potential entry points to improve peoples' capabilities to be nutrition secure
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78540
Publication year
2016
Authors
Ahern, Molly B.
Raneri, Jessica Evelyn
Muro, P. de
Kennedy, G…
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How does implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing affect biodiversity research?
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78144
Abstract
In 2014 the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing took effect and is being implemented by countries. This is important for fair and equitable sharing of benefits derived from genetic resources. However, scientists are concerned about its effect on non-commercial research, which has scientific, societal and…
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Q is for quinoa
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77777
Abstract
Poor Andean farmers are not marginal producers of quinoa once their broader socio-economic contribution to society is taken into account (“Against the grain”, May 21st). Niche market-focused poverty alleviation strategies based on production of the 10-15 main commercial varieties need to be replaced with broader strategies that permit farmers to play a role selling not only agricultural products but also…
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Importance of traditional protected areas for the collection of medicinal plants, Kongo-Central (DRC)
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77153
Abstract
The Mbanza‐Ngungu region (Kongo‐Central province, DRC) currently faces continued forest deterioration. Many of these forests were traditionally protected areas of which to date, only traces are left. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the importance of forest remnants and other components of the landscape…
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Bringing together social-ecological system and territoire concepts to explore nature-society dynamics
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78322
Abstract
We examine two academic traditions that address the nature-society interface. These traditions are organized around two main concepts: social-ecological system and territoire. These traditions have grown independently and are rooted respectively in ecology and social geography. We show that they have much in common:…
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Investigation of genetic diversity in Russian collections of raspberry and blue honeysuckle
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35760
Abstract
The N.I. Vavilov Institute of Plant Industry (VIR) holds and maintains collections of various crop plants among the largest and oldest worldwide. Among them, small berry trees have gained attention because of their potential for human health. Small berries, usually containing various valuable compounds such as vitamins or…
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Seasonal variation in canopy reflectance and its application to determine the water status and water use by citrus trees in the Western Cape, South Africa
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35779
Publication year
2011
Authors
Dzikiti, S.
Verreynne, J.S.
Stuckens, J.
Strever, A.
Verstraeten, W.W.
Swennen, Rony L.
Theron, K. I…
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Cryopreservation of apple in vitro axillary buds using droplet-vitrification
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35772
Publication year
2011
Authors
Condello, E.
Caboni, E.
André, Edwige
Piette, B.
Druart, P.
Swennen, Rony L.
Panis, Bartholomeus
Full Citation…
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Droplet-vitrification of apical shoot tips of Rubus fruticosus L. and Prunus cerasifera Ehrh.
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35753
Publication year
2011
Authors
Vujovic, T.
Sylvestre, I.
Ruzica, D.
Engelmann, F.
Full Citation
Vujovic, T.; Sylvestre, I.; Ruzica, D.; Engelmann, F. -2011-Droplet-…
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The banana microbiome: stability and potential health indicators
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97062
Publication year
2018
Authors
Koberl, M.
Dita, M.
Nimusiima, J.
Tumuhairwe, J.B.
Kubiriba, Jerome
Staver, Charles
Berg, G.
Full Citation
Koberl, M.; Dita, M.; Nimusiima, J.;…
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Results of study of genetic diversity of pistachio and replenishment of its breeding genepool in Central Asia
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/79788
Publication year
2016
Authors
Turdieva, M.K.
Full Citation
Turdieva, M.( 2016) Results of study of genetic diversity of pistachio and replenishment of its breeding genepool in Central Asia. In:…
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Biodiversity for improved nutrition and health: The critical role of food composition in decision making for agriculture and nutrition programming and policy. 11th IFDC Pre-Conference Workshop IV. Hyderabad, India, 2 November 2015.
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71092
Abstract
Food composition data are an essential yet often underutilized resource to help decision making and planning for nutrition programming and policy decisions. Food composition data could be…
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Applied plant cryobanking at CGIAR plant collections: from protocol development to genebank management
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70083
Publication year
2015
Authors
Panis, Bartholomeus
Houwe, Ines van den
Piette, B.
Roux, N.
Full Citation
Panis, B.; Van den houwe, I.; Piette, B.; Roux, N. (2015…
