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1006) Landrace added value and accessibility in Europe: what a collection of case studies tells us
In the actual climate change scenario, in situ conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture can significantly contribute broadening the diversity of our food system as well as increasing its resilience; nevertheless, landrace cultivation has been dramatically reduced in the last decades...
Subject: Plant breeding techniques and approaches
Regions: Europe
Publication year: 2021
1007) Assessing sustainability factors of farmer seed production: a case of the Good Seed Initiative project in Tanzania
Quality seed is at the core of the technological packages needed to increase crop production, nutrition, and rural wellbeing. However, smallholder farmers in Tanzania have limited access to affordable quality seeds, and over 90% of seed sown is saved by farmers from previous harvests, though its quality...
Subject: Seed system
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2021
1008) How to develop and manage your own community seed bank: Farmers’ handbook. Establishing a community seed bank: Booklet 1 of 3
This handbook is a companion to Community seed banks: concept and practice. Facilitator handbook. The three booklets making up this handbook were written and designed for rural producers who are interested in establishing, supporting, and managing a community seed bank. Each booklet focuses on a theme...
Subject: Farming Systems
Regions: Global; Asia; Latin America and the Caribbean; Africa
Publication year: 2020
1009) Positive but variable effects of crop diversification on biodiversity and ecosystem services
The impacts of increasing the diversity of cultivated crop species or varieties in agroecosystems are still under scrutiny. The available empirical evidence is scattered in scope, agronomic and geographic contexts, and impacts on ecosystem services may depend on the type of diversification strategy used....
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2021
1010) A taste of Killu Sara
This video is part of a series, featuring people that are actively involved in the Benefit-sharing Fund of the International Plant Treaty The videos are part of an exhibition, including photos and videos, celebrating guardians of crop diversity and the link between crop diversity and food. The videos...
Subject: Crop diversity; Recognition schemes for farmers
Regions: Latin America and the Caribbean
Publication year: 2022