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1606) Seed collecting techniques
Seed collecting from wild plants requires care, resourcefulness, and determination. There are many different collecting techniques. The most appropriate technique will depend on the species, particularly the type of dispersal unit. This information sheet outlines the manual techniques most commonly used...
Subject: Plant breeding techniques and approaches
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2014
1607) LIVESEED - RSR's Community Seed Bank
In this video, Rete Semi Rurali (Italy) presents its Community Seed Bank.
Subject: Farming Systems
Regions: Europe
Publication year: 2020
1608) Are Neglected Plants the Food for the Future?
Numerous neglected and underutilized species offer the potential to diversify not only the human diet, but also increase food production levels, and, thus, enable more sustainable and resilient agro- and horti-food systems. To exploit the potential of neglected plant (NP) species, coordinated approaches...
Subject: Crop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2016
1609) Sharing diversity: establishing and supporting community seedbanks in South Africa (pilot phase 2013-2015)
In South Africa two new community seedbanks of Gumbu and Sterkspruit and complementary technical support provided by the government will allow farmers to improve seed conservation technologies, increase access to crop diversity, apply crop improvement practices and explore seed production and marketing...
Subject: Farming Systems
Regions: Africa
Publication year: 2016
1610) Seeds in emergencies: A technical handbook
This publication is a step towards improving the quality and effectiveness of seed provided in emergency operations. An understanding of the major technical aspects of seed and related aspects is necessary for planning and conducting seed security assessments, as well as for providing quality seed to...
Subject: Seed system
Regions: Global
Publication year: 2010