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Genetic resources of Cucurbitaceae. A global report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104810
Publication year
1983
Authors
Esquinas-Alcazar, J.T.
Gulick, P.J.
Full Citation
Esquinas-Alcazar, J.T.; Gulick, P.J. (1983) Genetic resources of Cucurbitaceae. A global report. IBPGR Secretariat 105 p.
Publication Type
Book
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Genetic resources of tomatoes and wild relatives. A global report
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104811
Publication year
1981
Authors
Esquinas-Alcazar, J.T.
International Board for Plant Genetic Resources
Full Citation
International Board for Plant Genetic Resources; Esquinas Alcazar, J.T. (1981) Genetic resources of tomatoes and wild relatives. A global report. IBPGR Secretariat 73 p…
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An overview of the international regulatory frameworks that influence the conservation and use of underutilized plant species
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104842
Abstract
”An overview of the international regulatory frameworks that influence the conservation and use of underutilized plant species” was prepared by the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species (GFU), in cooperation with the Genetic Resources Policy Initiative (GRPI). This publication is an effort of the GFU to set the scene and provide an instrument for policy…
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Home gardens and agrobiodiversity
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104856
Abstract
Smithsonian books has published Home Gardens and Agrobiodiversity, edited by Pablo Eyzaguirre and Olga Linares. What is a home garden? The editors write that ”home gardens are microenvironments within a larger farming system that contain high levels of species diversity and may contain crop species or varieties of species different from those found in surrounding agroecosystems.” They are thus important as reservoirs of agricultural biodiversity and the…
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Diversity studies in the interaction between the anthracnose fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and its host plant Stylosanthes spp. in Mexico
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104868
Abstract
Pests and diseases are important constraints to production in both traditional and modern agricultural systems. It is widely accepted that crop diversity, mainly through use of resistance and tolerance genes, is an important asset in reducing the risk of crop losses related to pests and diseases. However, little is known about the effect of the…
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Banana bacterial wilt resource
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104903
Abstract
Caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum and previously known only in Ethiopia, where it affects bananas and its close relative Ensete, Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) is spreading through East Africa. Unlike most other diseases, which mainly reduce yield, it makes the fruit unpalatable and as such threatens food security.This well-illustrated CD-Rom includes the most recent information about the disease, printable handouts and factsheets…
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Conservacion in vitro 3
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104937
Publication year
1985
Authors
Consejo International de Recursos Fitogeneticos
Full Citation
Consejo International de Recursos Fitogeneticos (1985) Conservacion in vitro 3. 37 p.
Publication Type
Book
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Diagnostic trials: a field guide
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/43739
Abstract
The Diagnostic Trials, conducted in Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, and Tanzania, constitute a major part of Africa Soil Information Service agronomic activities. This guide provides a standard tool that is part of a structured approach for the diagnosis of soil health related constraints to crop production. It is intended for use by national and international agricultural research…
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Post-harvest criteria and methods for routine screening of banana and plantain hybrids
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104953
Abstract
This manual describes the key post-harvest criteria and methods/procedures for routine selection of new Musa hybrids. There are many post-harvest criteria for screening new banana, cooking banana and plantain hybrids, however the major ones include : post-harvest characteristics at harvest, fruit maturation, green-life and shelf-life, fruit ripening quality, sensory quality, cooking or boiling quality,…
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Plant genetic resources conservation and management
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104957
Abstract
This book, the first of its kind in the Indian context, will be found useful by researchers/users and curators engaged in plant genetic resources activities, by the teachers and post-graduate students in traditional and State Universities and equally so, by the policy-makers and conservationists advocating national concern on plant genetic conservation and management. It will also be of use to the PGR community within the region of South…
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Pili nut, Canarium ovatum Engl.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104960
Abstract
Canarium ovatum (known locally as pili and pilaui) is the most important nut-producing species in the Philippines. Although one of the more typhoon-resistant species, severe typhoons have led to significant destruction of pili trees. The most severe threat is posed by humans who have felled pili trees to sell as lumber or fuelwood in periods of food insecurity following a major typhoon. Collecting missions are needed to sample the remaining diversity. This…
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Physic nut, Jatropha curcas L.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104963
Abstract
This tropical crop is native to Mexico and Central America, but is cultivated in many other Latin American, Asian and African countries as a hedge. It has become of interest to various development agencies because it adapts well to semiarid marginal sites, its oil can be processed for use as a diesel fuel and it can be used for erosion control.This monograph has chapters covering the following aspects of J. curcas: names of the species and taxonomy; botanical…
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Peach palm, Bactris gasipaes Kunth
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104964
Abstract
Yielding fruits and palm hearts, peach palm (Bactris gasipaes) was a staple food crop for many pre-Columbian Amerindian communities in the lowland humid neotropics. The gene pool of cultivated peach palm and its wild relatives is rich in diversity but is subject to genetic erosion creating an urgent need to sample and conserve germplasm. This booklet provides an overview of existing knowledge of the genus with emphasis on genetic resources. Chapters cover…
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Valuing crop biodiversity: on-farm genetic resources and economic change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104984
Abstract
This book examines the challenges faced by farmers trying to maintain crop biodiversity in developing and transitional economies. Using a collection of empirical case studies of farmers and crop scientists across a range of agricultural economies and income levels, it presents economic tools and methods for valuing and managing crop biodiversity. It discusses the economic benefits of crop biodiversity for farmers and…
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Agrobiodiversity: an introductory resource book for students
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104986
Abstract
This book in Nepalese language has been published by Nepal in situ Team for the school children to be taught in Schools in Nepal. Basically this book contains: Introduction on unique geography and socio-cultural settings of Nepal and overall biodiversity of Nepal (here information were illustrated with figures, tables and class exercise for students); what is biodiversity and its types (Ecosystem, Species and genetic diversity) (…
