Stunting increases the risk of illness and premature death in children. It is associated with abnormal physical growth,
delayed mental development, poorer school performance and later reduced productivity in the work force.
“The effects of stunted growth can be permanent and even passed to the n...
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
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[Towards tackling stunting in children in Rwanda under two-years-old: a multi-faceted approach]
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Towards tackling stunting in children in Rwanda under two-years-old: a multi-faceted approach
Partiendo de las lecciones aprendidas en Tercer Congreso Internacional sobre Especies Olvidadas y Subutilizadas: por un África con Seguridad Alimentaria, realizado en Ghana, en septiembre de 2013, esta síntesis de orientación política destaca los roles clave que cumplen las NUS en enfrentar cinco...
Rudebjer, P.G.
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Meldrum, G.
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Padulosi, S.
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Hall, R.
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Hermanowicz, E.
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Bioversity International
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[Haciendo realidad la promesa de las especies olvidadas y subutilizadas (NUS): Policy brief]
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Haciendo realidad la promesa de las especies olvidadas y subutilizadas (NUS): Policy brief
The International Potato Center (CIP) has reached 6.5 million households with biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato to improve vitamin A intake. Potato, a staple food in many developing countries, is a good source of zinc, iron, potassium, and vitamin C. Evidence shows that an integrated seed d...
Borelli T.
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Hunter D.
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Beltrame, D.M.O.
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Wasike V.W.
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Samarasinghe G.
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Gezginç H.
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[The Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project [Box]]
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The Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project [Box]
Pyburn, Rhiannon
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Mur, Remco
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Flink, Ingrid
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Dhamankar, Mona
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[Coaching: Guided action learning on agricultural innovation systems, integrating gender and youth and nutrition in agricultural research for development]
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Coaching: Guided action learning on agricultural innovation systems, integrating gender and youth and nutrition in agricultural research for development
Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) is a perennial vegetable native to Guatemala, which has potential to make significant nutritional and health contributions in vulnerable communities due to its high nutritional value and capacity to produce leaves yield year-round. Chaya can be considered as a ‘s...
Amaya, N.
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Meldrum, G.
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Padulosi, S.
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Cifuentes, R.
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[Research brief: Value chain and market potential of Chaya to strengthen climate resilience, nutrition security and incomes in Guatemala]
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Research brief: Value chain and market potential of Chaya to strengthen climate resilience, nutrition security and incomes in Guatemala
Drawing on the lessons learned from the 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) in September 2013 in Ghana and other recent initiatives, this policy brief highlights key roles of NUS in addressing five critical development challenges: conservation of agricultura...
Bioversity International
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Rudebjer, P.G.
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Meldrum, G.
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Padulosi, S.
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Hall, R.
,
Hermanowicz, E.
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[Realizing the promise of neglected and underutilized species: Policy Brief]
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Realizing the promise of neglected and underutilized species: Policy Brief
International Potato Center
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[Fighting iron deficiency new improved high-iron and zinc beans released in Tanzania]
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Fighting iron deficiency new improved high-iron and zinc beans released in Tanzania
International Potato Center
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[A holistic approach to addressing hidden hunger for nutrition security in Africa]
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A holistic approach to addressing hidden hunger for nutrition security in Africa