African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) are important sources of essential macro and micro-nutrients. In addition they offer a source of livelihood when marketed, and also contribute to crop biodiversity. Despite these positive aspects, only a few ALVs are grown, marketed and consumed in Kenya. This stud...
Irungu, C.
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Mburu, J.
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Maundu, P.
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Grum, M.
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Hoeschle-Zeledon, I.
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[Analysis of markets for African leafy vegetables within Nairobi ant its environs and implications for on-farm conservation of biodiversity]
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Analysis of markets for African leafy vegetables within Nairobi ant its environs and implications for on-farm conservation of biodiversity
Traditional farming systems and conservation of local cultivars and associated indigenous knowledge are under threat and growing pressure resulting in genetic erosion of crop diversity. These systems are an essential component of sustainable crop production, household income and human nutrition f...
Grum, M.
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Gyasi, E.A.
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Osei, C.
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Kranjac-Berisavljevic, Gordana
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Bioversity International
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[Evaluation of best practices for landrace conservation: farmer evaluation]
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Evaluation of best practices for landrace conservation: farmer evaluation
This workshop is designed for national PGR programme policy makers, planners and leaders, gene bank managers and other key stakeholders. It will raise awareness of issues that are vital components of the complex environment within which national PGR programmes must operate, and will explore optio...
Engels, J.M.M.
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Vodouhe, R.
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Thompson, J.
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Zannou, A.
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Hehne, E.
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Grum, M.
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[Towards sustainable national plant genetic resources programmes policy, planning and coordination issues: Proceedings of an international workshop, 10-18 May 2002, Zschortau, Germany]
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Towards sustainable national plant genetic resources programmes policy, planning and coordination issues: Proceedings of an international workshop, 10-18 May 2002, Zschortau, Germany