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Agricultural biodiversity – Use it or lose it!
In the context of the upcoming World Food Day, scientist Ehsan Dulloo explains conservation strategies for a precious resource – agricultural biodiversity. One of those strategies seems quite a paradox: the more you use it, the more you save it!
In a new blog, Bioversity International scientist Ehsan Dulloo explains the different conservation strategies for a…
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A fresh look at crop seeds for healthy diets
As we get ready for World Food Day, researcher Jacob van Etten reminds us that seeds are a central piece of our food systems, as the vehicles that deliver the benefits of agricultural biodiversity: environmental sustainability and healthy diets.
In a new blog, Bioversity International scientist Jacob van Etten reminds us that seeds are a central piece of our food…
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What has agricultural biodiversity ever done for us?
Bioversity International scientist Simon Attwood explains how the use of agricultural biodiversity can make our diets healthier, and agriculture more resilient and sustainable.
The blog highlights the main issues discussed in Chapter 3 of 'Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity in Sustainable Food Systems', a new Bioversity International book that provides solid…
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5Capitals-G gender-responsive methodology for value chain development
Bioversity International and ICRAF joined forces and presented their findings on a key gender-responsive methodology that will address the principal gaps in existing tools for gender-equitable value chain development.
Bioversity International and ICRAF joined forces and presented their findings on a key gender-responsive methodology…
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New Study Reveals Agrobiodiversity Investments as Triple Win for Health, Environment and Food System Sustainability
Bioversity International launches first scientific review of agrobiodiversity's untapped potential to fight global challenges including climate change and malnutrition.
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Latest Reader on Gender and Forestry
A new book amalgamates 30 years of accumulated knowledge on gender and forestry into one volume.
A new book amalgamates 30 years of accumulated knowledge on gender and forestry into one volume.
The Earthscan Reader on Gender and Forests is a new book that compiles over 30 years of scholarship on a topic that is gaining increasing attention worldwide: gender…
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Forrage agronomy (CIAT-Quilichao)
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81756
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En el tercer ano de los ensayos de pastoreo con 5 accesiones de Centrosema pubescens en mezcla con Andropogon gayanus CIAT 621, la composicion botanica se estabilizo despues del segundo ano hasta alcanzar una proporcion graminea/leguminosa de 85:15. Al tercer ano, la tasa de carga aumento de 2.3 cabezas/ha a 4.6 cabezas/ha. Se cultivaron 8 especies de gramineas en asociacion con…
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A threat-mapping approach to guide conservation of food tree species in Burkina Faso
In a recent article on PLOS ONE, Bioversity International researchers and partners have analyzed 16 food tree species in Burkina Faso and 6 key threats to them. The analysis will help to plan for timely and efficient conservation actions.
In a recent article on PLOS ONE, Bioversity International researchers and partners have…
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Belgium renews strong support to Bioversity International’s banana research
In September, the Belgian Government has strongly committed to support Bioversity International’s banana research activities that contribute to current and future food and nutrition security and enhance farmers’ options as entrepreneurs.
In September, the Belgian Government, through its Directorate-General for Development, has…
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Inspiring local communities to enhance their diets
Nutrition Specialist, Molly Ahern, talks about the methodologies used to learn about local diets in northern Malawi and northern Zambia and help increase their nutritional value and diversity.
Nutrition Specialist, Molly Ahern, talks about the methodologies used to learn about local diets in northern Malawi and northern Zambia and help increase…
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Mourning the loss of an esteemed colleague and friend, Dr Bhuwon Sthapit
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Dr Bhuwon Sthapit. Bhuwon has been an esteemed colleague at Bioversity International for 20 years, since he started in 1997. His contributions to the conservation of agricultural biodiversity in situ and to participatory crop improvement have been world-leading, always putting…
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Ethiopian farmer communities – from citizen scientists to published authors
Ethiopian farmers’ knowledge was crucial in selecting wheat varieties that can ensure food security and climate resilience. Researchers in Italy and Ethiopia discuss the results in a scientific paper that acknowledges the communities as co-authors.
Ethiopian farmers’ knowledge was crucial in selecting durum wheat varieties that can…
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Collaboration on research and training to control banana Xanthomonas wilt in East and Central Africa
Xanthomonas wilt is a bacterial disease threatening banana production in East and Central Africa. New collaborative research involving Bioversity International, IITA and partners in Uganda and DR Congo is providing options to control the disease.
Banana Xanthomonas wilt – a bacterial disease spread by insects…
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An accountability framework for technological innovation
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70209
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Technological innovation in agricultural science forms an important element in the effort to reduce poverty. In this Brief, we offer recommendations to help an organization conducting technological research and design (R&D) to become more accountable. These recommendations are based on four principles developed by the One World Trust which capture the dimensions of accountability.
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Making causal claims
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70211
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An ongoing challenge in evaluation is the need to make credible causal claims linking observed results to the actions of interventions. In the very common situation where the intervention is only one of a number of causal factors at play, the problem is compounded – no one factor 'caused' the result. The intervention on its own is neither necessary nor sufficient to bring about the result. The Brief argues the need for a different perspective on causality. One…
