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821) Neglected and Underutilized Species Community
The NUS Community is an on-line platform for sharing research results, development news and policy advice regarding the use and conservation of neglected and underutilized species, or NUS for short. The platform aims to support research and promote the use of neglected and underutilized crops and trees...
Subject: Crop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species
Regions: Global
Publication year: N/A
822) Genebank Phenomics: A Strategic Approach to Enhance Value and Utilization of Crop Germplasm
Genetically diverse plant germplasm stored in ex-situ genebanks are excellent resources for breeding new high yielding and sustainable crop varieties to ensure future food security. Novel alleles have been discovered through routine genebank activities such as seed regeneration and characterization,...
Subject: Seed system
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2020
823) Proceedings of the International Symposium on Evolutionary Breeding in Cereals
Evolutionary plant breeding has a long history, but has so far not become part of mainstream breeding research, nor has it been implemented in practice to any substantial degree. However, over the last decade, research in evolutionary plant breeding has markedly intensified. In addition, interest in...
Subject: Plant breeding techniques and approaches
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2013
824) FAO radio training initiative supports improving and sustaining food security in rural Somalia
In September 2020, FAO launched a radio training initiative airing various episodes across eight Somali radio stations. The ongoing radio programmes are divided into different series with 30 episodes in total, offering information on good agricultural practices, livestock, fisheries and nutrition, and...
Subject: Training, Capacity Development
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2021
825) International Year of Plant Health – Final report. Protecting plants, protecting life
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) to raise global awareness on how protecting plants from pests and diseases can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. The IYPH final report presents...
Subject: Seed system
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2021