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Agricultural biodiversity to improve nutrition using a nutrition sensitive food system approach
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78526
Publication year
2016
Authors
Kennedy, G.
Full Citation
Kennedy, G. (2016) Agricultural biodiversity to improve nutrition using a nutrition sensitive food system approach. In: Agricultural biodiversity to manage…
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Building an enabling policy environment for upcasting and mainstreaming agricultural biodiversity to support nutrition sensitive food systems
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/78552
Publication year
2016
Authors
Hunter, D.
Full Citation
Hunter, D. (2016) Building an enabling policy environment for upcasting and mainstreaming agricultural…
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Manejo convencional y alternativo de la Sigatoka negra, nematodos y otras plagas asociadas al cultivo de Musáceas en los trópicos: Actas del Taller”Manejo convencional y alternativo de la Sigatoka negra, nematodos y otras plagas asociadas al cultivo…
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104897
Publication year
2005
Authors
Rivas, G.
Rosales, F.
Full…
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Siembra de soluciones: Tomo 1. Alternativas políticas en materia de recursos genéticos (actualización de Gente, Plantas y Patentes)
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104065
Abstract
This is the Spanish translation of Seeding Solutions volume 1. Policy options for genetic resources: People, Plants and Patents revisited The Crucible II Group
Publication year
2001
Authors
International…
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Evaluating bananas: A global partnership: results of IMTP phase II
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105387
Abstract
For the International Musa Testing Programme (IMTP) Phase II, germplasm was evaluated for resistance to black Sigatoka (M. fijiensis), yellow Sigatoka (M. musicola) and Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense). The majority of IMTP Phase II trials were planted during 1996 and 1997. The first part of this publication provides a synthesis of…
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Genes in the field: On-farm conservation of crop diversity
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104151
Abstract
A primary goal of agricultural research is to develop technology that will enable the world's farmers to produce enough food in a manner that is sustainable and economically viable. This book comprises a collection of papers focusing on agricultural conservation and diversity issues throughout the world. Genetic diversity is important to individual farmers…
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A guide to the identification and importance of custodian farmers
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/76296
Abstract
We often talk about custodian farmers; several countries recognized them by facilitating awards and we often interact with them about what they do on their farm? However, some questions remain, “what do we really mean by custodian farmers?", “what are the characteristics of such custodian farmers?”, "what role they for on-farm and in situ…
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The importance of international exchanges of plant genetic resources for national crop improvement in Guatemala
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/71224
Abstract
One of the main considerations underlying the establishment of the International Treaty on
Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and its Multilateral System of Access and
Benefit Sharing is the recognition of countries’ high interdependence on the genetic resources
of the crops and forages which…
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Gender matters in Forest Landscape Restoration: A framework for design and evaluation
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/91178
Abstract
This brief provides a framework and set of recommendations for enhancing gender equality and women’s rights in and through FLR initiatives. It presents key considerations for gender-responsive FLR, drawing on lessons from the wider gender and natural resource management literature, ongoing and past restoration, and relevant initiatives…
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Seed sector development in Nepal: opportunities and options for improvement
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105997
Publication year
2019
Authors
Gauchan, D.
Full Citation
Gauchan, D. (2019) Seed sector development in Nepal: opportunities and options for improvement. In: Thapa G.; Kumar A.; Joshi P. (eds) Agricultural Transformation in Nepal.…
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Supporting Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture through neglected and underutilized species: Operational framework
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102462
Abstract
This joint Bioversity-IFAD publication was developed to guide IFAD and other agencies’ efforts in leveraging neglected and underutilized species (NUS) in support of Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture. It presents a holistic value chain approach for the use enhancement of these local resources in project design…
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Farmers' access to quality and diverse seed in Nepal: Implications for seed sector development
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/93072
Abstract
This study analyses rice and finger millet seed systems in Nepal, particularly in Ghanpokhara (Lamjung) and compares them with the seed systems found in other parts of the country. It presents factors that influence seed availability and accessibility for rice and finger millet along the continuum of seed systems from…
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Application of NGS-generated SNP data to complex crops studies: the example of Musa spp. (banana).
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67158
Publication year
2015
Authors
Hueber, Y.
Hribova, E.
Houwe, Ines van den
Roux, N.
Rouard, M.
Sardos, J.
Full Citation
Hueber, Y.;…
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Diversity in underutilized plant species: an Asia-Pacific perspective
Bioversity International (Bioversity International)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68673
Abstract
This publication deals with the enumeration of 778 species of underutilized and less known minor food plants grown in different regions of Asia-Pacific. Information presented has been classified under use-based categories such as cereals/pseudocereals, grain legumes/pulses, roots, tubers, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and those providing spices,…
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Investigación y política sobre concesiones forestales comunitarias en Petén, Guatemala: Lecciones aprendidas y desaf�os pendientes
Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Abstract
Mensajes ClaveLas concesiones forestales comunitarias en Pet�n, Guatemala, representan un modelo de gobernanza del bosque que durante m�s de dos d�cadas ha sido el pilar principal para su conservaci�n en la Reserva de la Biosfera Maya (RBM), con importantes beneficios para las comunidades forestales, la regi�n…
