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1256) A Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of the Capsicum genetic resources

This document aims to provide a framework for the efficient and effective conservation of genetic resources of Capsicum crops.

Subject: Crop diversity

Regions: Global

Publication year: 2022

1257) Andean lost grains in Bolivia and Peru

In Bolivia and Peru, traditional grains such as quinoa, amaranth, and cañihua, which are highly nutritious and have been cultivated for thousands of years in the high altitude plains, are being displaced by global cereal crops such as wheat and maize. Lack of improved varieties, arduous cultivation...

Subject: Crop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species

Regions: Latin America and the Caribbean

Publication year: 2015

1258) Mali Brief 2018 - The African Seed Access Index

This brief summarizes the key findings of the TASAI study conducted in 2018 to appraise the structure and economic performance of Mali’s seed sector. The study evaluates the enabling environment necessary to build a vibrant formal seed sector, focusing on five food crops important to food security...

Subject: Seed system

Regions: Africa

Publication year: 2019

1259) BSF project "Exploring wide crosses derived crop biodiversity (sorghum x maize) for climate resilience and food and nutrition security in Eastern and Southern Africa"

The project "Exploring wide crosses derived crop biodiversity (sorghum x maize) for climate resilience and food and nutrition security in Eastern and Southern Africa" supported by the Benefit-Sharing Fund of the International Treaty for Food and Agriculture (Fourth Cycle) will develop sorghum and pearl...

Subject: Farming Systems

Regions: Africa

Publication year: N/A

1260) 40 Years of Nordic Collaboration in Plant Genetic Resources

This book is a celebration of 40 years of Nordic collaboration on plant genetic resources. Highlights include NordGen's work in crop conservation, the Svalbard and international collaboration.