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Strengthening policy and institutional framework for conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources: National programmes and networks as strategic tools, 1-10 October 2002, Zschortau, Germany: Proceedings of an international workshop
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104333
Abstract
Policy and institutional frameworks for the conservation and use of plant genetic resources might be in place in many countries although with a variable degree of…
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Populus nigra Network: Report of the 7th (25-27 October 2001, Osijek, Croatia) and 8th (22-24 May 2003, Treppeln, Germany) meetings
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105018
Publication year
2004
Authors
Koskela, Jaarko
Vries, M.G. de
Kajba, D.
Wühlisch, G. von
Full Citation
Koskela, J.; de Vries, S.M.G…
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In vitro conservation and cryopreservation of tropical fruit species: Proceedings of regional training course on In vitro conservation and cryopreservation of tropical fruit genetic resource, NBPGR, New Delhi, India, 4-6 February 2002
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105054
Publication year
2003
Authors
Chaudhury, R.
Pandey, R.
Mk, S.K.
Mal, B.
International…
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Home gardens and in situ conservation of plant genetic resources in farming systems: Proceedings of the second international home gardens workshop, 17-19 July 2001, Witzenhausen, Germany
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105342
Abstract
The results of the Home Garden Project presented in these Workshop Proceedings contribute to national and global strategies for including home gardens as a distinct and important component of in situ conservation of agrobiodiversity.…
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European collections of vegetatively propagated Allium: Report of a workshop, 21-22 May 2001, Gatersleben, Germany
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105277
Publication year
2002
Authors
Maggioni, L.
Keller, J.
Astley, D.
European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute…
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The economics of conserving agricultural biodiversity on-farm: Proceedings of a Workshop hosted by the Institute for Agrobotany (IA), Hungary and the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), Italy, Gödöllo, Hungary, May 13-16, 2002
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105293
Abstract
Public policy-makers and scientists have expressed renewed interest in the prospects for on-farm conservation of crop genetic resources in recent years, but understanding of…
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Underutilized crops in the livelihoods, diets, and adaptation practices of smallholders in Sikasso and Ségou, Mali: Baseline results from the programme “Linking agrobiodiversity value chains, climate adaptation and nutrition: Empowering the poor to…
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110035
Abstract
The programme “Linking agrobiodiversity value cahins, climate adaptation and nutrition: Empowering the poor to manage risk” funded by IFAD and the European Union from 2015…
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Underutilized crops in the livelihoods, diets, and adaptation practices of Gond farmers in Eastern Madhya Pradesh, India: Baseline results from the programme “Linking agrobiodiversity value chains, climate adaptation and nutrition: Empowering the…
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/110036
Abstract
The programme “Linking agrobiodiversity value chains, climate adaptation and nutrition: Empowering the poor to manage risk” funded by IFAD and the European Union from 2015 to…
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Adoption of improved potato varieties in Nepal
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82894
Abstract
Nepal is one of the top twenty countries where potato contributes substantially for the human diet. Enhancing adoption of improved potato varieties could impact on farmer’s income, household food and nutritional security. As such, using a multistage sampling procedure, a study was conducted to assess the determinants of improved potato varieties adoption in Nepal covering…
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Enabled or disabled: is the environment right for using biodiversity to improve nutrition?
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/75776
Abstract
How can we ensure that 9 billion people will have access to a nutritious and healthy diet that is produced in a sustainable manner by 2050? Despite major advances, our global food system still fails to feed a significant part of humanity adequately. Diversifying food systems and diets to include nutrient-rich species can help…
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Unraveling the effects of payments for ecosystem services on motivations for collective action
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/69163
Publication year
2015
Authors
Bioversity International
Midler, E.
Pascual, U.
Drucker, Adam G.
Narloch, U.
Soto, J.L.
Full Citation
Midler…
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Late Pleistocene molecular dating of past population fragmentation and demographic changes in African rain forest tree species supports the forest refuge hypothesis
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67360
Abstract
Phylogeographical signatures of past population fragmentation and demographic change have been reported in several African rain forest trees. These signatures have usually been interpreted in the light of the Pleistocene forest refuge hypothesis, although…
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Exclusive breastfeeding and its effect on growth of Malawian infants: results from a cross-sectional study
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/53028
Abstract
Abstract
Background:
For the optimal nutrition of children under 2 years of age, it is considered important that they be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months before being given complementary food.
Aims and Objectives:
A cross-sectional nutritional baseline survey was undertaken in 2011 in the Kasungu and…
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How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook (Booklet 3 of 3) [Arabic version]
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/116978
Abstract
Arabic edition of: Vernooy, R.; Bessette, G.; Sthapit, B.; Porcuna Ferrer, A. (2018) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Management, networking, policies and a final checklist: Booklet 3 of 3. This handbook is a companion to Vernooy, R., Sthapit, B. and Bessette, G. (2020). Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook (…
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Guidelines for mapping the preferences in gender sensitive product profiles to crop ontology and creating a consumer segment ontology. Version 1.0.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/118232
Abstract
The guidelines were developed to guide scientists, database managers and ontology curators to annotate their product profiles with the ontology the proper social dimensions, documenting trait preferences in a way that it can be interpretable by breeders and food scientists. The development of breeding product profiles targeting specific market…
