Emmer (Triticum dicoccon) has been cultivated in the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East for 10 000 years. It is one of a family of three ancient crops, known as hulled wheats, whose once-popular cultivation has dwindled in recent years. The other two are einkorn (Triticum monococcum) and spelt (...
The brochure illustrates the market chain of caper buds collected in Syria, and the impact on the livelihoods of the people involved in the collection and trade.
Reduced agrobiodiversity can leave communities highly vulnerable to changing climatic, economic and political pressures.This book, based on cutting edge research in Syria by Bioversity International (IPGRI), presents practical proposals for establishing markets and securing livelihoods in difficu...
Giuliani, A.
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[Developing markets for agrobiodiversity: Securing livelihoods in dryland areas]
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Developing markets for agrobiodiversity: Securing livelihoods in dryland areas
This study investigates the role that local fruit varieties can play in achieving the dual objectives of food sovereignty and income generation in the Tajik Pamir Mountains. In this very harsh environment, agriculture is characterized by a great diversity of fruit varieties central to local food ...
Giuliani, A.
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Oudenhoven, F.J.W. van
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Mubalieva, S.
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[Agricultural biodiversity in the Tajik Pamirs]
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Agricultural biodiversity in the Tajik Pamirs
The publication aims at shedding light on the use, nutritional properties, market potential and contribution to local livelihoods of Andean grains (quinoa, cañahua and amaranth). It addresses some of the research gaps regarding knowledge of the use, as well as the market and non-market value of t...
Giuliani, A.
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Hintermann, F.
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Rojas, W.
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Padulosi, S.
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Bioversity International
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Bern University of Applied Science
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[Biodiversity of Andean grains: balancing market potential and sustainable livelihoods]
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Biodiversity of Andean grains: balancing market potential and sustainable livelihoods