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561) Inventory and prioritization for the conservation of crop wild relatives in The Netherlands under climate change
Crop-related wild plant species are a rich source of genetic diversity and are potentially useful in plant breeding for the development of varieties with novel traits. However, many crop wild relatives are poorly represented in gene banks, while their continued survival in situ is by no means ensured....
Subject: Crop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species
Regions: Europe
Publication year: 2017
562) Collection calendar: the diversity and local knowledge of wild edible plants used by Chenthang Sherpa people to treat seasonal food shortages in Tibet, China
Wild edible plants (WEPs) are non-cultivated and non-domesticated plants used for food. WEPs provided food, nutrition, herbs and other plant products for people in underdeveloped areas, such as the Everest region, to maintain their daily lives. Chenthang Town is the only Sherpa ethnic township in Tibet,...
Subject: Crop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species
Regions: Asia
Publication year: 2021
563) Coping with Climate Change – The Roles of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Genetic resources for food and agriculture play a crucial role in food security, nutrition and livelihoods and in the provision of environmental services. They are key components of sustainability, resilience and adaptability in production systems. They underpin the ability of crops, livestock, aquatic...
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2015
564) Wild edible plants collected and consumed by the locals in Daqinggou, Inner Mongolia, China
Knowledge of wild edible plants is an important part of traditional knowledge. It is closely related to traditional human agriculture, as well as biodiversity. This study aimed to conduct a detailed investigation and evaluation of wild edible plants that are collected and consumed by the Mongolian and...
Subject: Traditional Knowledge
Regions: Asia
Publication year: 2020
565) New high-yielding, stress-resilient, and nutritious crop varieties
This chapter describes the performance of new cereal and legume crop varieties introduced by Africa RISING into agroecosystems in which they had not been tested before. The introduced varieties are characterized by their resilience to drought and/or their improved nutritional content.
Subject: Grains/Cereals/Pulses/Root crops/Fruits
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2023