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831) Global Strategy for the conservation and use of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genetic resources
This report aims to provide a framework for the efficient and effective ex situ conservation of globally important collections of sorghum.
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2022
832) The contribution of the International Rice Genebank to varietal improvement and crop productivity in Eastern India
Using survey dataset collected from nearly 9000 farmers along with pedigree and evaluation data, this study measures the contribution of the International Rice Genebank (IRG) to varietal improvement and rice productivity of farmers in Eastern India. The authors empirically test the relationship of ancestry...
Subject: Seed system
Regions: Asia
Publication year: 2020
833) Genome-wide association analysis reveals new insights into the genetic architecture of defensive, agro-morphological and quality-related traits in cassava
Cassava is one of the most important starchy root crops in the tropics due to its adaptation to marginal environments. This study examines the genetic architecture of 14 continuous and categorical traits, including defense against biotic stresses, agro-morphological and quality-related traits. The paper...
Subject: Plant breeding techniques and approaches
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2020
834) BOLD Voices: Uganda
A team of genebank specialists recently reviewed national genebanks in Uganda and Tanzania as part of the BOLDcwr Project.
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2023
835) Guidance document and considerations for the marketing of biodiverse food products
DIVERSIFOOD (2015-2019) is a H2020 European project aiming to enrich cultivated biodiversity by testing, renewing and promoting underutilized or forgotten crops, species and varieties. Using the multi-actor approach, it supports the dissemination of a new food culture, based on diverse, tasty and healthy...
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Europe
Publication year: 2019