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Gene banks play a fundamental role in the dissemination of seeds and other plant material to researchers, governments, farmers, among others. In order to do so, they have to guarantee that only clean and healthy material is distributed. This article presents a new quality assurance system: the GreenPass....
Subject: Seed system
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2020
Predictive characterization methods use ecogeographical and climatic data derived from the specific location of a collecting or observation site, to predict characteristics of accessions and populations that can inform conservation and use options. The predictive characterization methods presented in...
Subject: Crop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2014
This manual aims to introduce the concept of agricultural biodiversity, and its relevance to different aspects of agricultural production and farm management for smallholder farmers in East Africa. It includes eight different training modules, each covering a specific aspect related to agrobiodiversity....
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2018
"The role of policy in the conservation and extended use of underutilized plant species: a cross-national policy analysis" report, an effort of the GFU to set the scene and provide an instrument for policy and decision-makers, presents a cross-national analysis of policies that hinder or promote the...
Subject: Crop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species
Regions: Africa; Asia; Near East; South West Pacific
Publication year: 2008
This website was carried out in the framework of the Diversifood project and with support of the European Union. The website provides some literature-links on Community seed banks (CSBs), links that are useful for daily practice, a map of CBSs in Europe and funding training and exchange sessions organized...
Subject: Farming Systems
Regions: Europe
Publication year: N/A