Brief

Conserving and prioritizing indigenous fruits in the Philippines

author(s)

Oraye, C.D.

themes
  • Agrobiodiversity
  • Food environment and consumer behavior
  • Climate action
regions
  • Philippines
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full citation

Oraye, C.; de Chavez, H.; Aguilar, C.; Makiling, F.; Ladia, V.J.; Enicola, E.; Guevara, M.; Gueco, L.; Maghirang, R.; Anunciado, M.; Monville-Oro, E.; Gonsalves, J.F.; Hunter, D.; Borelli, T.; Mendonce, S. (2023) Conserving and prioritizing indigenous fruits in the Philippines. Research Brief n.02 4 p.

Nutrition-related problems are a widespread challenge in the Philippines. Many factors contribute to these problems - the availability and affordability of fruits, for example, which are jeopardized by challenges such as seasonality and inconsistent yields due to the impacts of climate change. Crop improvement and on-farm diversification, particularly using indigenous fruits (IFs), can help address these challenges, while also improving rural livelihoods, nutrition, food security; and even safeguarding local culture and tradition.