Agricultural biodiversity has hitherto been valued almost exclusively as a source of traits that can be used in scientific breeding programs to improve the productivity of crop varieties and livestock breeds. We argue that it can make a far greater contribution to increased productivity. In parti...
Frison, Emile A.
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Cherfas, J.
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Hodgkin, T.
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[Agricultural biodiversity is essential for a sustainable improvement in food and nutrition security]
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Agricultural biodiversity is essential for a sustainable improvement in food and nutrition security
One of the World`s greatest challenges is to secure sufficient and healthy food for all, and to do so in an environmentally sustainable manner. This review explores the interrelationships of food, health, and environment, and their role in addressing chronic micronutrient deficiencies, also known...
Burchi, F.
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Fanzo, J.C.
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Frison, Emile A.
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[The role of food and nutrition system approaches in tackling hidden hunger]
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The role of food and nutrition system approaches in tackling hidden hunger
Was het Internationaal Jaar van de Biodiversiteit een succes of een mislukking? Als optimist, meen ik dat dit initiatief vooral succes heeft geboekt betreffende de agrobiodiversiteit. Het jaar begon ogenschijnlijk zonder veel interesse in de soorten die het menselijk leven opaarde mogelijk maken ...