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Perspectives for sustainable Prunus africana production and trade
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71261
Abstract
This brief documents current knowledge about pygeum (Prunus africana). It aims to inform decision makers in governments in producing and consumer countries, international and civil society organisations and researchers, about sustainable (international) trade and governance of the species.
Publication year
2015…
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The importance and challenges of crop germplasm interdependence: the case of Bhutan
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80802
Abstract
An analysis of food crop germplasm flows into and out of Bhutan was carried out to determine the extent of reliance of Bhutanese agriculture on introduced germplasm. Methods used included literature review, key informant interviews, field visits and crop pedigree analysis. Bhutan has been introducing foreign germplasm since the 1960s. By…
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Making research gender-responsive in Malaysia: voices from the rainforest
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67462
Publication year
2014
Authors
Muhammad, F.
Elias, Marlène
Full Citation
Muhammad, F.; Elias, M. -2014-Making research gender-responsive in Malaysia: voices from the rainforest- -Bioversity International…
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Summary for policymakers of the regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Africa of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102080
Publication year
2018
Authors
Archer, E.
Dziba, L.E.
Mulongoy, K.J.
Maoela, M.A.
Walters, M.
Biggs, R…
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Gender equity in value chain and livelihoods development: innovative approaches and tools
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82531
Publication year
2016
Authors
Stoian, D.
Full Citation
Stoian, D. (2016) Gender equity in value chain and livelihoods development: innovative approaches and tools. [Abstract] Abstracts Book of the Agri-Chains &…
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Recetas con frijol tepari: Recetas locales Guatemaltecas con frijol tepari
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/100160
Abstract
La elaboración de este recetario fue posible gracias a la colaboración de los miembros de diferentes comunidades en los municipios de Camotán, Jocotán y San Juan Ermita, en Chiquimula (Guatemala). Este recetario se realizó considerando costumbres y preferencias locales de las comunidades participantes, y se enfoco en el uso del frijol tepari por…
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The importance of international exchanges of plant genetic resources for national crop improvement in Burkina Faso
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71222
Abstract
One of the main considerations underlying the establishment of the International Treaty on
Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and its Multilateral System of Access and
Benefit Sharing is the recognition of countries’ high interdependence on the genetic resources
of the crops and forages which…
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Chaya: La Cocina como herramienta de desarollo
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103606
Abstract
La chaya, conocida también como espinaca Maya por sus propiedades nutricionales, es un super alimento ancestral de Guatemala. Este libro presenta una variedad de recetas para usar este cultivo sabroso y versátil.
Publication year
2019
Authors
Winter, P.E…
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Safeguarding local crop knowledge: the use of community biodiversity registers
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78415
Abstract
This brief presents suggestions for the design and use of a community biodiversity register as a practical tool for communities to: (i) establish an inventory to allow monitoring of crop diversity and to document its associated farmer (traditional) knowledge, (ii) generate a collective sense of community empowerment and ownership of genetic…
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Molecular and morphological diversity in locally grown non-commercial (heirloom) mango varieties of North India
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/72749
Abstract
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) has been cultivated and conserved in different agro-ecologies including Malihabad region in northern part of India, that is well known for housing diverse types (heirloom and commercial varieties). In the present study, 37 mango types comprising of 27 heirloom varieties from…
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Strengthening the community seed banks in South Africa
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105804
Abstract
Since 2013, DAFF and Bioversity International have been working together to establish and support community seed banks as a means to strengthen farmers’ seed systems, support conservation and sustainable use of traditional farmers’ varieties and maintain seed security at district and community levels in the Republic of South Africa. Three community seed banks have…
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Participatory research to elicit gender differentiated knowledge of native fruit trees
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80125
Abstract
Both men and women have specific local ecological knowledge of native fruit tree species. Excluding women from research-for-development initiatives is problematic because it can limit their access to the benefits derived from improved managemnet and use of fruit diversity. A study was conducted to better understand the ecological,…
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Conservation planning for priority crop wild relatives in the SADC region
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89087
Abstract
The brief summarizes the results of the crop wild relative checklist development, its prioritization, projected impact of climate change on the distribution of priority CWR, and the identification of in situ conservation sites in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, carried out within the project “In Situ Conservation and Use…
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In situ conservation and use of crop wild relatives in three ACP countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89108
Abstract
The leaflet provides a summary of the major results of the project: In Situ Conservation and Use of Crop Wild Relatives in three ACP countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region (2014 - 2016), which was implemented in Mauritius, South Africa and Zambia…
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Food biodiversity for healthy, diverse diets
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89443
Publication year
2017
Authors
Kennedy, G.
Stoian, D.
Hunter, D.
Kikulwe, Enoch Mutebi
Termote, Céline
Alders, Robyn G.
Burlingame, B.
Jamnadass, Ramni H.
McMullin, S.
Thilsted, Shakuntala H…
