D. rotundata is the most popular species among consumers in Côte d'Ivoire. However, its production is stagnating due to the many constraints associated with its cultivation, particularly virus diseases. The use of improved varieties from sexual reproduction could effectively contribute to sustain...
Babayoko, Y.
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Kouakou, A.M.
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Dibi, K.E.B.
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Ehounou, A.E.
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Essis, B.S.
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Nzue, B.
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Kouassi, A.B.
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Nguetta, A.S.
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Adebola, P.O.
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[Effet de la p'eriode de pollinisation manuelle sur la fructification de l'igname (Dioscorea rotundata Poir; Dioscoreaceae) en Cote d'Ivoire: Effect of the manual pollination period on the fruiting of yams (Dioscorea rotundata Poir; Dioscoreaceae) in Ivory Coast]
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Effet de la p'eriode de pollinisation manuelle sur la fructification de l'igname (Dioscorea rotundata Poir; Dioscoreaceae) en Cote d'Ivoire: Effect of the manual pollination period on the fruiting of yams (Dioscorea rotundata Poir; Dioscoreaceae) in Ivory Coast
”The role of policy in the conservation and extended use of underutilized plant species: a cross-national policy analysis” was prepared by the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species (GFU), in cooperation with the Genetic Resources Policy Initiative (GRPI). This report, an effort of th...
Chishakwe, N.E.
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Genetic Resources Policy Initiative
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Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species
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[The role of policy in the conservation and extended use of underutilized plant species: a cross-national policy analysis]
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The role of policy in the conservation and extended use of underutilized plant species: a cross-national policy analysis
This report has been produced to provide a succinct overview of the global research activities on underutilized crops. It is aimed at policy-makers, funding agencies and research administrators but it is hoped that it will also be of use to the scientific community. The report results from a requ...
Williams, J.T.
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Haq, N.
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International Centre for Underutilized Crops
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[Global research on underutilized crops: An assessment of current activities and proposals for enhanced cooperation]
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Global research on underutilized crops: An assessment of current activities and proposals for enhanced cooperation
This flyer gives good insight into the value of agricultural biodiversity, how it is maintained and used successfully in the field, and how it contributes to the livelihoods and well-being of many rural households. The UNEP/GEF-funded project identified these policy changes and the efforts and ac...
Hom, S.
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Hedge, N.
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Lamers, H.
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Sthapit, B.
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[A change of mindset: policies that involve communities in the management of forests improve conservation of fruit diversity]
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A change of mindset: policies that involve communities in the management of forests improve conservation of fruit diversity
This flyer gives good insight into the value of uppage fruit (G. gummi-gutta) and kokum (G. indica) and shows how the use of these fruits can contribute to the livelihood and well-being of many rural households. The ‘Conservation and Sustainable Use of Cultivated and Wild Tropical Fruit Diversity...
Hom, S.
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Vasudeva, R.
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Hedge, N.
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Lamers, H.
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Ramanatha, V.
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Sthapit, B.
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[Fuel wood efficient dryers and home processing to add value for kokum and uppage fruits in India]
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Fuel wood efficient dryers and home processing to add value for kokum and uppage fruits in India
Roots and tubers crops are present in the diet of almost all the world's people, the best known are potato and cassava, both of which are of South American origin but are now widely distributed. There are also several species of roots and tubers which originated from South America and which are s...
Libreros, D.
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Bibliography on underutilized roots and tubers crops]
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Bibliography on underutilized roots and tubers crops
Risk assessments related to use of water and safety of fresh produce originate from both water and food microbiology studies. Although the set-up and methodology of risk assessment in these 2 disciplines may differ, analysis of the current literature reveals some common outcomes. Most of these st...
Keuckelaere, A. de
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Jacxsens, L.
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Amoah, Philip
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Medema, G.
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McClure, P.
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Jaykus, L.-A.
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Uyttendaele, M.
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[Zero risk does not exist: lessons learned from microbial risk assessment related to use of water and safety of fresh produce]
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Zero risk does not exist: lessons learned from microbial risk assessment related to use of water and safety of fresh produce
This paper draws together information from three separate projects on the production of Dacryodes edulis (G. Don) H.J. Lam or 'safou' in Cameroon, and its domestic and international trade. The volume of safou fruit commercialised in Cameroon in 1997 was estimated at 11,000 tonnes, equivalent to U...
Awono, A.
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Ndoye, O.
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Schreckenberg, Kate
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Tabuna, H.
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Isseri, F.
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Temple, L.
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[Production and marketing of safou (Dacryodes edulis) in Cameroon and internationally: market development issues]
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Production and marketing of safou (Dacryodes edulis) in Cameroon and internationally: market development issues