At least 25 species of root and tuber crops from 16 genera and 15 families are native to South America. Apart from the 7 species of potato (Solanum spp.), there are nine lesser known species native to the Andes that are grown for their edible underground organs and are traditionally, but not excl...
Hermann, M.
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Heller, J.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Andean roots and tubers: Ahipa, arracacha, maca and yacon]
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Andean roots and tubers: Ahipa, arracacha, maca and yacon
Cultivated extensively in the lowlands of Melanesia, aibika is one of the highest yielding leafy vegetables, and is nutritious and easy to grow. This monograph reviews its taxonomy, origin, uses, genetic resources, ecology, agronomy, reproductive biology, crop protection, breeding and research ne...
Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) is an indigenous African crop that has been cultivated for centuries from Senegal to Kenya, and from the Sahara to South Africa and Madagascar. Despite its drought tolerant properties, bambara groundnut has largely been ignored by the scientific community bei...
Heller, J.
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Begemann, F.
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Mushonga, J.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Bambara groundnut, Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.]
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Bambara groundnut, Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.
Safflower is one of humanity's oldest crops but it generally has been grown on small plots for domestic use and remains a minor crop with a world seed production of about 800 000 t per year. This monograph overviews existing knowledge of the genus with emphasis on genetic resources. Chapters cove...
A primary goal of agricultural research is to develop technology that will enable the world's farmers to produce enough food in a manner that is sustainable and economically viable. This book comprises a collection of papers focusing on agricultural conservation and diversity issues throughout th...
Lewis-Lettington, R.J.
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Dogley, D.
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[Commentary on the development of the Republic of Seychelles access to genetic resources and benefit sharing bill (2005)]
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Commentary on the development of the Republic of Seychelles access to genetic resources and benefit sharing bill (2005)
Many species of African traditional vegetables are poorly known, being used only locally. They are difficult subjects for conventional agronomic study, often being cultivated in small patches in domestic gardens or growing as weeds in marginal areas within farms or wild in forest areas. However, ...
Knudsen, H.
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Directorio de colecciones de germoplasma en América Latina y el Caribe: Primera Edición]
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Directorio de colecciones de germoplasma en América Latina y el Caribe: Primera Edición