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Guidelines on assessing biodiverse foods in dietary intake surveys
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81116
Abstract
FAO produced these guidelines in collaboration with Bioversity International with the aim of facilitating the work of researchers who wish to capture biodiversity aspects (appropriate levels of taxonomic identification of foods) incommonly used dietary surveys, including 24-hour recall, food records, food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) and dietary…
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Avoiding failure in forest restoration: the importance of genetically diverse and site-matched germplasm
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69544
Publication year
2015
Authors
Thomas, E.
Jalonen, R.
Loo, J.
Bozzano, M.
Full Citation
Thomas, E.; Jalonen, R.; Loo, J.; Bozzano, M. (2015) Avoiding failure in…
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Community seed banks: origins, evolution and prospects
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68708
Abstract
Community seed banks first appeared towards the end of the 1980s, established with the support of international and national nongovernmental organizations. This book reviews their history, evolution, experiences, successes and failures (and reasons why), challenges and prospects; using case studies from across the world as examples.
Publication…
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The Seeds for Needs Initiative in Ethiopia: integrating farmer and scientist knowledge
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68744
Abstract
Bioversity International's 'Seeds for Needs' initiative works with farmers to research how agricultural biodiversity can help minimize the risks associated with climate change. The concept is simple – if farmers have better information and access to a wide range of varieties, they are more able to choose what best suits…
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Exome sequencing of geographically diverse barley landraces and wild relatives gives insights into environmental adaptation
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76341
Publication year
2016
Authors
Russell, J.
Mascher, M.
Dawson, Ian K.
Kyriakidis, S.
Calixto, C.
Freund, F.
Bayer, M.
Milne, I.
Marshall-…
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Descriptors for Butia [Butia odorata (Barb. Rodr.) Noblick]
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69164
Abstract
Descriptors for Butia were developed as part of the results of the PhD research project “Characterization of natural populations of Butia odorata in the Pampa Biome” (2013), and subsequent investigations on the diversity of Butia by the authors. It is the product of exhaustive collaboration amongst Embrapa Temperate Agriculture and Bioversity International,…
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Key access and utilization descriptors for pigeonpea genetic resources
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73367
Abstract
This minimum list consists of an initial set of characterization and evaluation descriptors for pigeonpea utilization.
This strategic set of descriptors, together with passport data, will become the basis for the global accession level information portal being developed by Bioversity International with the financial support of the Global Crop…
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Key access and utilization descriptors for cowpea genetic resources
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73346
Abstract
This minimum list consists of an initial set of characterization and evaluation descriptors for cowpea utilization. This strategic set of descriptors, together with passport data, will become the basis for the global accession level information portal being developed by Bioversity International with the financial support of the Global Crop Diversity…
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Key access and utilization descriptors for faba bean genetic resources
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73351
Abstract
This list consists of an initial set of characterization and evaluation descriptors for faba bean utilization.
This strategic set of descriptors, together with passport data, will become the basis for the global accession level information portal being developed by the Bioversity-led project, Global Information on Germplasm Accessions (GIGA). It will…
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Key access and utilization descriptors for taro genetic resources
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73329
Abstract
This list consists of an initial set of characterization and evaluation descriptors for taro utilization. This key set of strategic descriptors, together with passport data, will become the basis for the global accession-level information system being developed by the Bioversity-led project, Global Information on Germplasm Accessions (GIGA). It will…
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Effects of Xanthomonas wilt and other banana diseases on ecosystem services in banana-based agroecosystems
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97698
Publication year
2018
Authors
Ocimati, W.
Groot, Jeroen C.J.
Tittonell, Pablo A.
Taulya, Godfrey
Blomme, Guy
Full Citation
Ocimati, W.; Groot, J.C.J.; Tittonell, P.;…
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The quest for climate smart varieties: phenotyping the banana biodiversity
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92527
Publication year
2017
Authors
Carpentier, Sebastien C.
Panis, Bartholomeus
Bergh, Inge van den
Houwe, Ines van den
Swennen, Rony L.
Full Citation
Carpentier, S.; Panis, B.;…
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Somatic embryogenesis from mature zygotic embryos of Passiflora ligularis Juss.
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92511
Publication year
2017
Authors
Oliveira Prudente, D. de
Paiva, R.
Carpentier, Sebastien C.
Swennen, Rony L.
Carlota Nery, F.
Coutinho Silva, L.
Panis, Bartholomeus
Full Citation…
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Public and private investments for banana Xanthomonas Wilt control in Uganda: The economic feasibility for smallholder farmers
Bioversity-CIAT Alliance (Bioversity-CIAT Alliance)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110030
Abstract
Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) poses a serious threat to livelihoods and food security for millions of households in Africa. Despite considerable investments in Uganda by the Government and other national and international stakeholders, the disease persists in the country after periods of…
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Exploring local knowledge and preferences for shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) ethnovarieties in Southwest Burkina Faso through a gender and ethnic lens
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77744
Abstract
In Africa’s ‘shea belt’, the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) plays a central role in rural livelihoods and ecosystems. Yet, it faces many threats. The aim of this study is to examine local people’s classification systems and preferences for shea ethnovarieties in Burkina Faso…
