Gender biases persist in forestry research and practice. These biases result in reduced scientific rigor and inequitable, ineffective, and less efficient policies, programs, and interventions. Drawing from a two-volume collection of current and classic analyses on gender in forests, we outline fi...
Smallholder agriculture involves millions of farmers worldwide. A methodical utilization of their traditional knowledge in modern breeding efforts may help the production of locally adapted varieties better addressing their needs.
In this study, a combination of participatory approaches, genomi...
Kidane, Y.G.
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Mancini, C.
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Mengistu, D.K.
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Frascaroli, E.
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Fadda, Carlo
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Pe, M.E.
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Dell'Acqua, M.
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[Genome wide association study to identify the genetic base of smallholder farmer preferences of Durum wheat traits]
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Genome wide association study to identify the genetic base of smallholder farmer preferences of Durum wheat traits
Despite the large numbers and importance of adapted indigenous sheep and goats in the tropics, information on sustainable conventional breeding programmes for them is scarce and often unavailable. This paper reviews within-breed selection strategies for indigenous small ruminants in the tropics,...
Kosgey, I.S.
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Baker, R.L.
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Udo, H.M.J.
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Arendonk, Johan A.M. van
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[Successes and failures of small ruminant breeding programmes in the tropics: A review]
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Successes and failures of small ruminant breeding programmes in the tropics: A review
The Lhoba are a small ethnic group, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Until 1960, their livelihood was predominantly based on swidden agriculture, hunting, and gathering. To investigate and document the plant species used by the Lhoba, ethnobotanical surveys were conducted in three...
Li, F.F.
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Zhuo, J.X.
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Jarvis, Devra I.
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Long, C.L.
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[Ethnobotanical study on wild plants used by Lhoba people in Milin County, Tibet.]
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Ethnobotanical study on wild plants used by Lhoba people in Milin County, Tibet.
The Lua, according to their mythology, are the original inhabitants of Thailand. Today, however, hey are regarded as ethnic minorities who inhabit this region. A study of their myths and legends reveals the importance of spirit cults, matriclans, and women's role in the discovery, production, and...
Satyawadhana, C.
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[Appropriation of women's indigenous knowledge: the case of matrilineal Lua in northern Thailand]
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Appropriation of women's indigenous knowledge: the case of matrilineal Lua in northern Thailand
This paper investigates in detail the extensive indigenous knowledge of forest ecological services in 3 villages (Katwa, Karudih, and Hesadih) situated in the eastern plateau region of India. One aspect discussed is the indigenous knowledge on the influence of forests on water regimes and water q...
Shanley, P.
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Stockdale, M.
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[Traditional knowledge, forest management, and certification: a reality check]
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Traditional knowledge, forest management, and certification: a reality check
Crop diversity is central to traditional risk management practices on the Andean Altiplano and may find renewed importance in adapting to climate change. This study explored the role of crop diversity in farmers’ adaptation actions in eight Aymara communities on the northern Bolivian Altiplano. U...
Meldrum, G.
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Mijatovic, D.
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Rojas, W.
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Flores, J.
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Pinto, M.
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Mamani, G.
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Condori, E.
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Hilaquita, D.
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Gruberg, H.
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Padulosi, S.
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[Climate change and crop diversity: farmers’ perceptions and adaptation on the Bolivian Altiplano]
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Climate change and crop diversity: farmers’ perceptions and adaptation on the Bolivian Altiplano
Uni-modal rainfall pattern has long dry spell wherein sweetpotato is scarce, expensive but cheap at harvest. The crop is mostly consumed, processed or sold. Extending shelf-life of roots is crucial for Malawi and Northern Ghana as the crop has high value. Trials were conducted in the countries at...
Abidin, P.E.
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Kazembe, J.A.
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Atuna, R.A.
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Amagloh, F.K.
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Asare, K.
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Dery, E.
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Carey, E.E.
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[Sand storage, extending the shelf-life of fresh sweetpotato roots for home consumption and market sales.]
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Sand storage, extending the shelf-life of fresh sweetpotato roots for home consumption and market sales.
Cruz García, Gisella S.
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Howard, PL
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['I used to be ashamed'. The influence of an educational program on tribal and non-tribal children`s knowledge and valuation of wild food plants]
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'I used to be ashamed'. The influence of an educational program on tribal and non-tribal children`s knowledge and valuation of wild food plants