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Voluntary Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers' Varieties/Landraces

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251316872
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Book Synopsis Voluntary Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers' Varieties/Landraces by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Download or read book Voluntary Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers' Varieties/Landraces written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cultivation of diverse farmers’ varieties/landraces, which tend to be well-adapted and suited to local production systems, confers increased resilience for crop production. Farmers’ varieties/landraces are also potential sources of traits for crop improvement, especially for developing varieties tolerant to biotic and abiotic stresses and for incorporating farmer-preferred traits. Unfortunately, many of these genetic resources have been replaced by modern cultivars in recent decades, resulting in a reduction in the total number of different varieties grown and/or loss of heterogeneity. Such losses make farming systems less resilient, especially to shocks from abiotic and biotic stresses. These guidelines, intended as reference materials for preparing a National Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers’ Varieties/Landraces, will contribute to addressing this continuing loss of diversity. The guidelines are therefore a useful tool for development practitioners, researchers, students and policymakers who work on the conservation and sustainable use of these valuable resources.

Enhancing Crop Genepool Use

Author : Nigel Maxted
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1780646135
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Enhancing Crop Genepool Use written by Nigel Maxted and published by CABI. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maintaining food security in the face of human population increase and climate change is one of the critical challenges facing us in the 21st Century. Utilisation of the full range of agrobiodiversity will be a necessary tool in addressing this challenge. In this book a team of international contributors review all aspects of utilization and conservation of crop wild relative (CWR) and landrace (LR) diversity as a basis for crop improvement and future food security. This book will appeal to a wide array of specialists and postgraduate students, such as those working in the fields of agrobiodiversity conservation and use, conservation, ecology, botany, genetics, plant breeding and agriculture.

Plant Genetic Conservation

Author : Nigel Maxted
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108907776
Total Pages : 598 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Genetic Conservation by : Nigel Maxted

Download or read book Plant Genetic Conservation written by Nigel Maxted and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-10 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant diversity sustains all animal life, and the genetic diversity within plants underpins global food security. This text provides a practical and theoretical introduction to the strategies and actions to adopt for conserving plant genetic variation, as well as explaining how humans can exploit this diversity for sustainable development. Notably readable, it initially offers current knowledge on the characterization and evaluation of plant genetic resources. The authors then discuss strategies from in situ and ex situ conservation to crop breeding, exploring how these can be used to improve food security in the face of increasing agrobiodiversity loss, human population growth and climate change. Each chapter draws on examples from the literature or the authors' research and includes further reading references. Containing other useful features such as a glossary, it is invaluable for professionals and undergraduate and graduate students in plant sciences, ecology, conservation, genetics and natural resource management.

Nordic Crop Wild Relative conservation:

Author : Anna Palmé
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289361859
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Book Synopsis Nordic Crop Wild Relative conservation: by : Anna Palmé

Download or read book Nordic Crop Wild Relative conservation: written by Anna Palmé and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2019-07-08 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The report summarizes results from a cooperation among all the Nordic countries during the period 2015 – 2019 (two projects). The work has focused on the conservation of Crop Wild Relatives (CWR), i.e. wild plant species closely related to crops. They are of special importance to humanity since traits of potential value for food security and climate change adaptation can be transferred from CWR into crops. The projects represent the first joint action on the Nordic level regarding in situ conservation of CWR. Substantial progress has been made regarding CWR conservation planning, including development of a Nordic CWR checklist and identification of suitable sites for CWR conservation. A set of recommended future actions was developed, with the most important one being initiation of active in situ conservation of CWR in all Nordic countries.

The Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 925135491X
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Book Synopsis The Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Download or read book The Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth educational module on the International Treaty focuses on the Multilateral System functions provides an overview of the legal and historical perspectives that lead to the development of the Multilateral System and the list of Annex I crops. It also illustrates the core concepts and articles of Section IV of the International Treaty. The first two lessons are aimed at a broad target learner group, especially at learners that are new to the Multilateral System. Lessons three and four contain practical elements related to the day-to-day operations and may be of interest to those exchanging material and involved in the planning and implementation of the Multilateral System at the national level. All lessons provide an extensive list of resources and references for further reading and learning. It has been designed to contribute to supporting the implementation of the International Treaty and also the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.

The plants that feed the world

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251379904
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Book Synopsis The plants that feed the world by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Download or read book The plants that feed the world written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The availability of comprehensive and reliable information is crucial for developing evidence-based policies and strategies for the conservation and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Information on food and agricultural crops, on their use, interdependence, demand, supply, and security is increasingly available but scattered through a number of information systems, databases and scientific literature. This study was undertaken by a team of international experts to pool together information from a wide range of sources in a user-friendly manner and to develop a reproducible set of metrics and indicators, complementing existing indicators. The main global database sources consulted include FAOSTAT, the Data Store of the International Treaty, FAO WIEWS, Genesys PGR, GBIF, PlantSearch, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault’s SeedPortal, UPOV’s PLUTO database, and NCBI’s Entrez database. The resulting metrics were organized into five domains – crop use, interdependence, demand, supply, and security.The study includes findings about the importance of the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing of the International Treaty, the primary global operational mechanism to exchange plant germplasm needed for research and breeding around the world, while pointing at gaps and possibilities to enable its growth.A number of vignettes complete the study with information on contemporary issues on crop conservation and use, to further showcase how the management of plant genetic diversity is evolving at present.It is hoped that this publication will support countries, researchers, breeders and other stakeholders in prioritizing activities, implementing multilateral frameworks and leading policy discussions related to plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

Restoring Forests and Trees for Sustainable Development

Author : Pia Katila
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197683924
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (976 download)

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Book Synopsis Restoring Forests and Trees for Sustainable Development by : Pia Katila

Download or read book Restoring Forests and Trees for Sustainable Development written by Pia Katila and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restoring Forests and Trees for Sustainable Development utilizes a multidisciplinary perspective to analyze and discuss the various opportunities and challenges of restoring tree and forest cover. It examines forest restoration commitments, policies and programs, their implementation at different scales and contexts, and how forest restoration helps to mitigate environmental, societal, and cultural challenges. This book explores how restoration affects forest ecosystem services, contributes to biodiversity conservation, and generates benefits and synergies, while recognizing the considerable costs, tradeoffs, and variable feasibility of its implementation.

Traditional Starch Food Products

Author : Marney Pascoli Cereda
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323908454
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Starch Food Products written by Marney Pascoli Cereda and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Starch Food Products: Application and Processing is the fourth volume of the "Underground Starchy Crops of South American Origin" book series. Organized in five volumes, this series brings information on the applied level of producing and using starch from a range of plants grown in tropical and subtropical areas that have South American origin. This book describes the use of starchy roots, tubers and rhizomes in food, medicine, local culture, and religion, emphasizing the vital roles they play in indigenous Andean or Amazonian communities, offering cultural identity and economic value. The book's comprehensive exploration highlights the multifaceted world of underground starchy crops, emphasizing the challenges to their successful development and preservation. Edited by a team of experts with solid background on starch extraction research, these books are aimed at all those involved in research and development, new technology processes and quality control and legislation in the field of starch. - Thoroughly explores traditional, post-harvest processes and innovation in conservation of fresh roots and tubers - Examines nutrients and antinutrients in starchy roots, tubers and rhizomes - Includes traditional as well as innovative food processing technologies through cooking and freezing

Voluntary guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of crop wild relatives and wild food plants

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251099197
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis Voluntary guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of crop wild relatives and wild food plants by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Download or read book Voluntary guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of crop wild relatives and wild food plants written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crop wild relatives are potential sources of desirable traits for breeding well-adapted crop varieties while wild food plants are important components of the diets of many people worldwide. These guidelines provide recommendations for implementing a national conservation plan, ranging from inventorying the target species to conducting threat assessments. They will be useful for development practitioners, researchers, students and policy-makers

Redesigning the Global Seed Commons

Author : Christine Frison
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351403214
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)

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Book Synopsis Redesigning the Global Seed Commons by : Christine Frison

Download or read book Redesigning the Global Seed Commons written by Christine Frison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is much current controversy over whether the rights to seeds or plant genetic resources should be owned by the private sector or be common property. This book addresses the legal and policy aspects of the multilateral seed management regime. First, it studies in detail the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the Treaty) in order to understand and identify its dysfunctions. Second, it proposes solutions - using recent developments of the "theory of the commons" - to improve the collective seed management system of the Treaty, a necessary condition for its member states to reach the overall food security and sustainable agriculture goals. Redesigning the Global Seed Commons provides a significant contribution to the current political and academic debates on agrobiodiversity law and governance, and on food security and food sovereignty, by analyzing key issues under the Treaty that affect the design and implementation of regulatory instruments managing seeds as a commons. It also examines the practical, legal, political and economic problems encountered in the attempt to implement these obligations in contemporary settings. In particular, it considers how to improve the Treaty implementation by proposing ways for Contracting Parties to better reach the Treaty’s objectives taking a holistic view of the human-seed ecosystem. Following the tenth anniversary of the functioning the Treaty’s multilateral system of access and benefit-sharing, which is currently under review by its Contracting Parties, this book is well-timed to examine recent developments in the field and guide the current review process to design a truly Global Seed Commons.

Plant Biodiversity and Genetic Resources

Author : Andreas W. Ebert
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3036508945
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Plant Biodiversity and Genetic Resources written by Andreas W. Ebert and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers included in this Special Issue address a variety of important aspects of plant biodiversity and genetic resources, including definitions, descriptions, and illustrations of different components and their value for food and nutrition security, breeding, and environmental services. Furthermore, comprehensive information is provided regarding conservation approaches and techniques for plant genetic resources, policy aspects, and results of biological, genetic, morphological, economic, social, and breeding-related research activities. The complexity and vulnerability of (plant) biodiversity and its inherent genetic resources, as an integral part of the contextual ecosystem and the human web of life, are clearly demonstrated in this Special Issue, and for several encountered problems and constraints, possible approaches or solutions are presented to overcome these.

The role of genetic resources for food and agriculture in adaptation to and mitigation of climate change

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251360804
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Book Synopsis The role of genetic resources for food and agriculture in adaptation to and mitigation of climate change by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Download or read book The role of genetic resources for food and agriculture in adaptation to and mitigation of climate change written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2022-04-21 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the pace of climate change is increasing, it is more important than ever to conserve, characterize and sustainably use genetic resources for food and griculture. Over millennia farmers, livestock keepers, fisherfolk and forest dwellers have adapted their production systems to changing environmental conditions, relying on genetic resources for food and agriculture. However, these resources are still not receiving the attention they deserve given their enormous importance. The main focus of this study is the state of current use of genetic resources in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Each chapter explores the impacts of climate change on genetic resources and also considers the significance of genetic resources to climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Women and Plants

Author : Patricia L Howard
Publisher : Zed Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Women and Plants written by Patricia L Howard and published by Zed Books. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These in-depth case studies from Latin America, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America provide a state of the art overview of the gender dimensions of people-plant relations. The contributors reveal, among other things, the crucial role of women in plantbiodiversity management.

Wild Plant Genetic Resources: A Hope for Tomorrow

Author : Mohd. Kamran Khan
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 283252737X
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)

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Book Synopsis Wild Plant Genetic Resources: A Hope for Tomorrow by : Mohd. Kamran Khan

Download or read book Wild Plant Genetic Resources: A Hope for Tomorrow written by Mohd. Kamran Khan and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-06-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Innovation for inclusive value-chain development

Author : Devaux, André
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 : 0896292134
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (962 download)

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Book Synopsis Innovation for inclusive value-chain development by : Devaux, André

Download or read book Innovation for inclusive value-chain development written by Devaux, André and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governments, nongovernmental organizations, donors, and the private sector have increasingly embraced value-chain development (VCD) for stimulating economic growth and combating rural poverty. Innovation for Inclusive Value-Chain Development: Successes and Challenges helps to fill the current gap in systematic knowledge about how well VCD has performed, related trade-offs or undesired effects, and which combinations of VCD elements are most likely to reduce poverty and deliver on overall development goals. This book uses case studies to examine a range of VCD experiences. Approaching the subject from various angles, it looks at new linkages to markets and the role of farmer organizations and contract farming in raising productivity and access to markets, the minimum assets requirement to participate in VCD, the role of multi-stakeholder platforms in VCD, and how to measure and identify successful VCD interventions. The book also explores the challenges livestock-dependent people face; how urbanization and advancing technologies affect linkages; ways to increase gender inclusion and economic growth; and the different roles various types of platforms play in VCD.

Plant Breeding and Farmer Participation

Author : Salvatore Ceccarelli
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org
ISBN 13 : 9789251063828
Total Pages : 671 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (638 download)

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Book Synopsis Plant Breeding and Farmer Participation by : Salvatore Ceccarelli

Download or read book Plant Breeding and Farmer Participation written by Salvatore Ceccarelli and published by Food & Agriculture Org. This book was released on 2009 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book complements the traditional approach to plant breeding by addressing a number of issues specifically related to the participation of farmers in a plant breeding programme, and provides a comprehensive description and assessment of the use of participatory plant breeding in developing countries. It is aimed at plant breeders, social scientists, students and practitioners interested in learning more about its use, with the hope that they all will find a common ground to discuss ways in which plant breeding can be beneficial to all and can contribute to alleviate poverty.

Lost Crops of the Incas

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 030904264X
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Lost Crops of the Incas written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1989-02-01 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating, readable volume is filled with enticing, detailed information about more than 30 different Incan crops that promise to follow the potato's lead and become important contributors to the world's food supply. Some of these overlooked foods offer special advantages for developing nations, such as high nutritional quality and excellent yields. Many are adaptable to areas of the United States. Lost Crops of the Incas includes vivid color photographs of many of the crops and describes the authors' experiences in growing, tasting, and preparing them in different ways. This book is for the gourmet and gourmand alike, as well as gardeners, botanists, farmers, and agricultural specialists in developing countries.