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Caracteristicas de la produccion de yuca en el mundo con enfasis en America Latina
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/81700
Abstract
The importance of cassava cultivation in relation to other agricultural products of cassava-producing countries is briefly analyzed. The production, area and yields of cassava cultivation in all the production zones, and especially L.A. countries, were studied with the purpose of evaluating the impact on product prices and producers…
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Bearing the fruits of action
Feature article in the Deccan Herald － Bioversity International gender fellow Narasimha Hegde writes about our work with women's groups in India to safeguard local Garcinia fruits.
Feature in the Deccan Herald ﹣ Bioversity International gender fellow Narasimha Hedge writes about how people in Sirsi, India are now working together to safeguard a local variety of Garcinia indica, a…
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Co-management: overcoming the tragedy of the commons
Bioversity International scientist Ronnie Vernooy writes about the co-management of pastoral lands in Mongolia, as a guest author on the Agriculture and Ecosystems Blog of the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems.
Bioversity International scientist Ronnie Vernooy writes about the co-management of pastoral lands in Mongolia, as a guest author…
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Scientists call for safeguarding crop wild relatives in the Middle East
In a recently published article in Nature Middle East, Bioversity International’s scientist Ehsan Dulloo underlines the need for a more holistic approach when dealing with crop wild relative conservation.
"Wild-growing crops in the Middle East could be key to global food security and should be protected and utilized," says recently…
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The International Plant Treaty at the centre of climate change discussions
M. Ann Tutwiler, Director General, highlights the importance of the International Treaty to facilitate the exchange, benefit-sharing and dialogue around the conservation and sustainable use of crop diversity in a climate change scenario.
Yesterday representatives from international organizations and agriculture ministries around the…
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M. Ann Tutwiler writes about cultivating a healthy food system for Devex
In light of tomorrow’s upcoming CGIAR Development Dialogues event, M. Ann Tutwiler writes for Devex about taking a fresh look at complex global challenges.
In light of tomorrow’s upcoming CGIAR Development Dialogues event, M. Ann Tutwiler writes for Devex about taking a fresh look at complex global challenges.
Experts brought together…
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Improving nutrition through local agricultural biodiversity in Kenya
How can agricultural biodiversity contribute to better complementary feeding and improved health of women and children? Gudrun Keding reports from a recent workshop in Kenya.
Gudrun Keding, a postdoctoral research fellow working in our Nutrition and Marketing Diversity Programme, reports back on a recent workshop held in Kenya. The workshop…
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The incompatibility of ecosystem-based agriculture with business thinking
A peek into the discussions about working with the private sector and ecosystem-based approaches to agriculture, from the 7th Annual Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference (ESP) in Costa Rica earlier this month.
Business is no place for magical thinking. There needs to be a very strong reason why a business would think about…
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Improved nutrition through sustainable food choices
The food choices you make for a healthier you and a healthier ecosystem must consider nutritional, environmental and cultural trade-offs. Read more in this 2013 Annual Report story.
The food choices you make for a healthier you and a healthier ecosystem must consider nutritional, environmental and cultural trade-offs. In the same way, choices being made by…
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Ecosystem services: How scales affect management planning
Pollination, pest control, clean water, erosion reduction and flood prevention – these are all ecosystem services that contribute to human well-being. Read more in this 2013 Annual Report story.
Pollination, pest control, clean water, erosion reduction and flood prevention – these are all ecosystem services that contribute to human well-being.
But not…
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Agricultural biodiversity: a cornerstone for family farm adaptation to climate change
Marleni Ramirez, Regional Representative, Central and South America, reports back from 5th Regional Seminar on agriculture and climate change hosted in Chile.
Marleni Ramirez, Regional Representative, Central and South America, reports back fromthe 5th Regional Seminar on agriculture and climate change hosted in…
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Coffee genome sequenced - an important step for crop improvement
The genome of the coffee plant Coffea canephora has been sequenced. This is a key step to decipher, at the genetic and molecular level, the traits useful to breed coffee varieties that meet the demands of growers, processors and consumers.
The complete genome of the coffee plant Coffea canephora, which accounts for about 30% of the world’s…
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Fighting disease and still delicious – a citrus story from India
A tale of how orchard growers in India used local citrus biodiversity to save the mandarin industry in the Amravati region.
Two short, crooked desolate-looking trees grow in the distant corner of an orchard. The trees bear neither attractive blossoms nor colourful fruits. In fact, if you attempt to taste one of their small dark green fruits, you…
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Harmonizing crop trait data: Crop Ontology
To improve crops and adapt them to changing environments, researchers need access to a broader pool of information on plant genetic diversity. To address this gap of knowledge, Crop Ontology was developed. Read more in this 2013 Annual Report story.
To improve crops and adapt them to changing environments, researchers need access to a broader pool of information on…
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Big results from small plots: Home gardens in Nepal
Home gardens play a big role when it comes to improving dietary diversity, bringing in extra income, and improving family well-being through the use and conservation of biodiversity. Read more in this 2013 Annual Report story.
Home gardens play a big role when it comes to improving dietary diversity, bringing in extra income, and improving family well-being…
