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
The purpose is to evaluate forage germplasm with the potential use in the region, for which the establishment of genotype-environment tests (Multilocaciones) of some advanced and no evaluated forages materials in the region was performed in this case Cenchrus ciliaris and Chloris gayana, Under th...
Gutierrez, Jhon Freddy
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[Investigation of the use of forage species and non-forage multipurpose in systems of small and medium- producers of meat in the municipalities of Patía and Mercaderes, Cauca]
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Investigation of the use of forage species and non-forage multipurpose in systems of small and medium- producers of meat in the municipalities of Patía and Mercaderes, Cauca
Moura de Oliveira Beltrame, D.
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Borelli, Teresa
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Oliveira, C.
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Coradin, Lídio
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Hunter, D.
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[Bridging the gap: building capacities and networks to analyze and use nutrient data on edible biodiversity in Brazil]
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Bridging the gap: building capacities and networks to analyze and use nutrient data on edible biodiversity in Brazil
The mothers/care-givers, and the communities in general, will benefit from locally adapted information and knowledge on how to improve diets making the best use of the locally available biodiversity. Better knowledge and improved complementary feeding practices will contribute to better nutrition...
Ntandou-Bouzitou, G.D.
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Termote, C.
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Waliou, A.
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Mutanen, M.
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[The role of local biodiversity in meeting nutritional requirements for complementary foods of infants and young children, Southern Benin]
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The role of local biodiversity in meeting nutritional requirements for complementary foods of infants and young children, Southern Benin
Ekesa, B.
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Nabuuma, D.
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[Addressing Vitamin A deficiency through incorporation of Vitamin A rich banana varieties in Ugandan farming and food systems]
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Addressing Vitamin A deficiency through incorporation of Vitamin A rich banana varieties in Ugandan farming and food systems
Moura de Oliveira Beltrame, D.
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Hunter, D.
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Neves Soares Oliveira, C.
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Borelli, Teresa
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Coradin, Lídio
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[Opportunities for mainstreaming biodiversity for food and nutrition into institutional food procurement programs in Brazil]
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Opportunities for mainstreaming biodiversity for food and nutrition into institutional food procurement programs in Brazil
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.
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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