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FAO/IBPGR technical guidelines for the safe movement of grapevine germplasm
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104241
Abstract
These guidelines are divided into 2 parts. The first makes general recommendations on how best to move Vitis germplasm (general recommendations, technical recommendations, and therapy and indexing strategy) and mentions institutions recovering and maintaining healthy grape germplasm. The second part covers the important virus, viroid, virus-…
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Cryopreservation of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) zygotic embryos by vitrification
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35750
Publication year
2011
Authors
Sajini, K.K.
Karun, A
Amarnath, C.H.
Engelmann, F.
Full Citation
Sajini, K.K.; Karun, A; Amarnath, C.H.; Engelmann, F. -2011-Cryopreservation of coconut…
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Service provision by agri-cooperatives engaged in high value markets
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/98581
Abstract
Markets for agricultural products with special quality, environmental, and social attributes can provide a profitable outlet for poor farmers in developing countries. However, participation in high value markets requires that farmers commit to deliver pre-identified volumes on time and in the required form and quality – a tall order in many cases.…
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Implications of seed policies for on-farm agro-biodiversity in Ethiopia and Uganda
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/89645
Abstract
Across East Africa, national seed policies and commercial seed enterprises have focused on increasing farmers’ access to modern seed varieties. These new varieties are developed and delivered to farmers via the formal seed system, which is comprised of government and private sector seed breeders, processors, and vendors. However, the…
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From crossbreeding to biotechnology-facilitated improvement of banana and plantain
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66082
Abstract
The annual harvest of banana and plantain (Musa spp.) is approximately 145 million tons worldwide. About 85% of this global production comes from small plots and kitchen or backyard gardens from the developing world, and only 15% goes to the export trade. Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana are the ancestors of several hundreds of…
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Seeding solutions: Volume 2. Options for national laws governing control over genetic resources and biological innovations
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105408
Abstract
It is a very practical tool that national policy-makers can use to address the issues raised in Volume 1. It consists of annotated collections of optional legislative provision for national laws to regulate access to genetic resources and to create various forms of intellectual property protection…
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Banana bract mosaic disease
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105395
Abstract
Musa disease fact sheet on banana bract mosaic disease : symptoms and virus detection.
Publication year
1996
Authors
Thomas, J.E.
Magnaye, L.
Full Citation
Thomas, J.E.; Magnaye, L. (1996) Banana bract mosaic disease. Musa Disease…
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Report of a Network Coordinating Group on Vegetables: Ad hoc meeting, 26-27 May 2000, Vila Real, Portugal
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105330
Publication year
2000
Authors
Maggioni, L.
Spellman, O.
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources
Full Citation…
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Overcoming challenges for crops, people and policies in Central Africa. The story of CIALCA stakeholder engagement.
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70982
Publication year
2016
Authors
Muchunguzi, P.
Asten, Piet J.A. van
Vanlauwe, Bernard
Blomme, Guy
Full Citation
Muchunguzi, P.; van Asten, P.;…
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Optimizing synergies between livelihoods development and forest conservation: evidence from Community Forest Enterprise Development in Peten, Guatemala.
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78820
Publication year
2016
Authors
Stoian, D.
Rodas, A.
Full Citation
Stoian, D.; Rodas, A. (2016) Optimizing synergies between livelihoods…
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Farmers' crop varieties and farmers' rights: challenges in taxonomy and law
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73252
Abstract
Farmers play an important role in the development and conservation of crop genetic diversity, and the contribution of that diversity to agro-ecosystem resilience and food security. This book examines policies that aim to increase the share of benefits that farmers receive when others use the crop varieties that they have developed and…
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Measuring nutritional diversity in national food supplies
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66065
Publication year
2014
Authors
Remans, R.
Wood, S.
Saha, N.
Anderman, T.L.
DeFries, Ruth S.
Full Citation
Remans, R.; Wood, S.; Saha, N.; Anderman, T.L.; DeFries, R. (2014) Measuring…
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Value chain development in Nicaragua: prevailing approaches and tools used for design and implementation
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82567
Abstract
This article draws on four contrasting cases of value chain development (VCD) in Nicaragua to assess approaches and tools used in design and implementation. We interviewed 28 representatives from the international NGOs leading the interventions, the local NGOs that participated in implementation, principal buyers,…
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Safeguarding banana diversity at the Bioversity International Musa Germplasm Transit Centre
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78755
Abstract
The Bioversity International Musa Germplasm Transit Centre (ITC) is home to the world’s largest collection of banana diversity.
Its mission? To contribute to the secure long-term conservation of the entire banana genepool and hold the collection in trust for the benefit of current and future generations under the auspices of the…
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Access and benefit sharing in participatory plant breeding in Southwest China
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73323
Abstract
This article discusses access and benefit sharing within the context of participatory plant breeding. It presents how Chinese farmers and breeders collaborate in relation to crop improvement and on-farm maintenance of plant genetic resources. Based on more than a decade of action-research, a number of institutional changes were accomplished as…
