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1386) Perspectives on sustainability of smallholder seed enterprises: a case of Africa indigenous vegetables in Tanzania
Between 2013 and 2016, CABI’s Good Seed Initiative (GSI) worked with partners in Tanzania to strengthen the seed system for Africa Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) through promotion of farmer seed enterprises using two models – contract farming (Arusha) and Quality Declared Seed (QDS) (Dodoma). This...
Subject: Farming Systems
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2020
1387) Banking on indigenous seed: investing in a healthier future
In Western Kenya, researchers and farmers are conserving indigenous seeds through the use of a community seed bank and on-farm management. Farmers receive training to grow nutritiously rich indigenous crops – which not only helps the communities tackle malnutrition but also boost their incomes by selling...
Subject: Crop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2021
1388) Embracing South-South seed and knowledge sharing for resilient agroecosystems and improved livelihoods: South Sudan and Uganda
BSF Project- Fifth Cycle. Target Countries: South Sudan, Uganda.
Subject: Training, Capacity Development
Regions: Africa
Publication year: N/A
1389) Challenges in pea breeding for tolerance to drought: Status and prospects
Drought is increasingly frequent in the context of climate change and is considered a major constraint for crop yield. Water scarcity can impair growth, disturb plant water relations and reduce water use efficiency. Pea (Pisum sativum) is a temperate grain legume rich in protein, fibre, micronutrients...
Subject: Grains/Cereals/Pulses/Root crops/Fruits; Plant breeding techniques and approaches
Regions: Europe
Publication year: 2023
1390) Access and Rights to Genetic Resources: A Nordic Approach (II)
In 2003, the Nordic Council of Ministers issued the report “Access and Rights to Genetic Resources: A Nordic Approach”. Considering the international framework developed on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing from its use, the report and the ministerial follow-up, the Kalmar Declaration,...
Subject: Crop diversity
Regions: Europe
Publication year: 2023