There is renewed interest in the use of native tree species in ecosystem restoration for their biodiversity benefits. Growing native tree species in production systems (e.g. plantation forests and subsistence agriculture) can also ensure landscape functionality and support for human livelihoods. ...
Bozzano, M.
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Jalonen, R.
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Thomas, E.
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Boshier, D.
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Gallo, L.
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Cavers, S.
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Bordacs, S.
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Smith, Pete
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Loo, J.
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[Genetic considerations in ecosystem restoration using native tree species. State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources – Thematic Study.]
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Genetic considerations in ecosystem restoration using native tree species. State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources – Thematic Study.
Maca is an edible root crop of the crucifer family endemic to the Puna of the high Andes in Central Peru around Lake Junin, a chilly plateau at 4000 m altitude. Grown in the late 1980s exclusively in its native area, on no more than 50 ha, maca has experienced over the last years a meteoric rise ...
Hermann, M.
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Bernet, T.
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[The transition of maca from neglect to market prominence: lessons for improving use strategies and market chains of minor crops]
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The transition of maca from neglect to market prominence: lessons for improving use strategies and market chains of minor crops
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...
Munyi, P.
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Grum, M.
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Ndung'u-Skilton, J.
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Bioversity International
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[Framework for transforming best practices for landrace conservation to policies]
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Framework for transforming best practices for landrace conservation to policies
Este libro presenta los resultados de un proyecto de investigación donde se evaluó la manera como los sistemas locales de semilla abastecen y mantienen los recursos genéticos de los cultivos importantes para los medios de vida de los agricultores en comunidades de escasos recursos ubicadas en la ...
Hermann, M.
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Amaya, K.
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Latournerie, L.
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Castiñeiras, L.
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[¿Cómo conservan los agricultores sus semillas en el trópico húmedo de Cuba, México y Perú? Experiencias de un proyecto de investigación en sistemas informales de semillas de chile, frijoles y maíz]
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¿Cómo conservan los agricultores sus semillas en el trópico húmedo de Cuba, México y Perú? Experiencias de un proyecto de investigación en sistemas informales de semillas de chile, frijoles y maíz
International Center for Tropical Agriculture
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[Integrated soil fertility management in the tropics: TSBF-CIAT's strategy and work plan, 2002-2005]
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Integrated soil fertility management in the tropics: TSBF-CIAT's strategy and work plan, 2002-2005
Warren, D.
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[A preliminary analysis of indigenous soil classification and management systems in four ecozones of Nigeria]
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A preliminary analysis of indigenous soil classification and management systems in four ecozones of Nigeria
The publication aims at shedding light on the use, nutritional properties, market potential and contribution to local livelihoods of Andean grains (quinoa, cañahua and amaranth). It addresses some of the research gaps regarding knowledge of the use, as well as the market and non-market value of t...
Giuliani, A.
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Hintermann, F.
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Rojas, W.
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Padulosi, S.
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Bioversity International
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Bern University of Applied Science
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[Biodiversity of Andean grains: balancing market potential and sustainable livelihoods]
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Biodiversity of Andean grains: balancing market potential and sustainable livelihoods
It is a very practical tool that national policy-makers can use to address the issues raised in Volume 1. It consists of annotated collections of optional legislative provision for national laws to regulate access to genetic resources and to create various forms of intellectual property protectio...
Crucible II Group
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[Seeding solutions: Volume 2. Options for national laws governing control over genetic resources and biological innovations]
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Seeding solutions: Volume 2. Options for national laws governing control over genetic resources and biological innovations
Barker, D.H.
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Watson, A.J.
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Sombatpanit, S.
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Northcutt, B.
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Maglinao, Amado R.
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Ang, T.M.
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[Ground and water bioengineering for erosion control and slope stabilization]
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Ground and water bioengineering for erosion control and slope stabilization
Fonseca, C.
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Rodríguez, F.
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Munoa, L.
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Ordinola, M.
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[Catalogo de variedades de papa nativa con potencial para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional de Apurímac y Huancavelica.]
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Catalogo de variedades de papa nativa con potencial para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional de Apurímac y Huancavelica.