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Leveraging Neglected and Underutilized Plant, Fungi, and Animal Species for More Nutrition Sensitive and Sustainable Food Systems  [1]

By Padulosi, S., Cawthorn, D-M., Meldrum, G., Flore, R., Halloran, A., Mattei, F., 2018

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Underutilized crops in the production systems, livelihoods and diets of farmers in Chiquimula, Guatemala  [2]

Baseline results from the programme “Linking agrobiodiversity value chains, climate adaptation and nutrition: Empowering the poor to manage risk”

By Bioversity International and Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, 2017

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Recognizing marketability and nutritional benefits of non-timber forest products in eastern Madhya Pradesh  [4]

A case study in the programme "Linking agrobiodiversity value chains, climate adaptation and nutrition: Empowering the poor to manage risk"

By Priyam, S, 2017

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Agricultural biodiversity and women’s empowerment: a successful story from Kolli Hills, India  [6]

Factsheet on millet promotion effort in Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu prepared for the CBD meeting 2016

By O.I. King and S. Padulosi, 2017

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Climate change and crop diversity: farmers’ perceptions and adaptation on the Bolivian Altiplano  [7]

This study explored the role of crop diversity in farmers’ adaptation actions in eight Aymara communities on the northern Bolivian Altiplano using a...

By G. Meldrum, D. Mijatovic, W. Rojas, J. Flores, M. Pinto, G. Mamani, E. Condori, D. Hilaquita, H. Gruberg and S. Padulosi, 2017

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Promoting drought-hardy tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) and Mayan spinach (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) in the dry corridor of Guatemala for better climate resilience and nutrition  [8]

Proceedings of project launch conference and national stakeholder consultations for the IFAD-EU NUS Project

By S. Maselli, R. Cifuentes, V. Corado, J. van Etten, A. Drucker, S. Padulosi and G. Meldrum, 2016

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Promoting fonio (Digitaria sp.), Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) and nutritious underutilized vegetables in Sikasso and Ségou regions of Mali  [9]

Proceedings of project launch conference and national stakeholder consultations for the IFAD-EU NUS Project

By A. Sidibe, H. Coulibaly, N.A. Berthé, D.Y. Koreissi, D. Brahima, R. Vodouhe, S. Padulosi, and G. Meldrum, 2016

  [10]

Promoting kodo (Paspalum scrobiculatum), kutki (Panicum sumatrense) and other nutritious underutilized species in Mandla and Dindori districts, Madhya Pradesh  [10]

Proceedings of project launch conference and national stakeholder consultations for the IFAD-EU NUS Project

By A. Mondal, S. Roy, S. John, K.N. Metya, R.S. Rajput, S. Padulosi and G. Meldrum, 2016

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Methods and Best Practices for enhancing the use of Nutritious Small Millets in India  [11]

Poster on holistic value chain upgrading for minor millets in Tamil Nadu carried out by MSSRF and Bioversity International under the IFAD-NUS...

By E.D.I. Oliver King and S. Padulosi, 2016

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Proceedings: 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species: for a Food-Secure Africa Accra, Ghana, 25-27 September 2013  [12]

These proceedings include 30 papers presented at the conference.

By Hall, R.A.; Rudebjer, P. (eds.), 2016

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Agricultural biodiversity to manage the risks and empower the poor  [13]

Proceedings of the International Conference 27-29 April 2015, Rome, Italy

By S. Padulosi, G. Meldrum, G. Gullotta (eds), 2016

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Underutilized crops to enhance resilience and nutrition in Guatemala, India and Mali  [14]

Fact sheet describing the IFAD-EU NUS Project

By Bioversity International, 2017

  [15]

Guía 5: Bancos Comunitarios de Semillas. En: Guía de Manejo de la Conservación In Situ de la Agrobiodiversidad  [15]

Factsheet on the community seedbanks adapted to the Bolivian context

By M. Pinto, J. Flores, R. Mamani and W. Rojas, 2015

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Guía 3: ¿Cómo medidos la pérdida de nuestros cultivos y variedades?  [16]

Factsheet on the five cell method for participatory assessment of biodiversity

By M. Pinto, J. Flores, R. Mamani and W. Rojas., 2015

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PROINPA Informe Compendio 2011-2014  [17]

Document summarizing the results and products of work carried out by PROINPA in diverse environments in Bolivia beween 2011 and 2014 with the support...

By PROINPA Foundation, 2015

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Minor Millets as a Central Element for Sustainably Enhanced Incomes, Empowerment, and Nutrition in Rural India  [18]

Article in the journal Sustainability on work promoting minor millets in India through the IFAD-NUS programme

By S. Padulosi, B. Mal, O.I. King and E. Gotor, 2015

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Reforzar la resiliencia de las comunidades rurales ante la inseguridad alimentaria, pobreza y cambio climático a través de la conservación de la agrobiodiversidad local en finca (NUS-IFAD III)  [19]

Proceedings from the knowledge sharing meeting for the IFAD-NUS III-IV Project in Bolivia

By V. Polar, W. Rojas, G. Meldrum and S. Padulosi, 2015

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Andean lost grains in Bolivia and Peru  [20]

Fact sheet on the work and outcomes of the IFAD-NUS project that promoted use of Andean grains (quinua, canahua and amaranth) in Peru and Bolivia over...

By Bioversity International, 2015

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Strengthening the role of custodian farmers in the national conservation programme of Nepal  [21]

Proceeding from the workshop held in Pokhara, Nepal from 30 July to 1 August 2013 on custodian farmers.

By S. Sthapit, G. Meldrum, S. Padolosi and N. Bergamini, 2015

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Projects Supporting On-Farm Conservation of Native Crops: Evidence From the High Andes of South America.  [22]

This paper presents an approach for assessing the effectiveness of projects aimed at creating incentives for smallholder farmers to continue...

By Bellon, M. R., Gotor, E., Caracciolo, F. , 2015

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Los agricultores custodios y los bancos comunitarios de semilla  [23]

Publication on work done to develop a network of custodian farmers in Bolivia through the IFAD-NUS III-IV project (Spanish)

By W. Rojas, M. Pinto, J. Flores and S. Padulosi, 2014

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Conservacion in situ de la agrobiodiversidad: La experiencia de PROINPA en comunidades cicunlacustres al Lago Titicaca  [24]

Article on PROINPAs work in the Lake Titicaca region in Bolivia promoting on-farm/in situ conservation supported by the IFAD-NUS and others (Spanish).

By W. Rojas, J. Flores and M. Pinto, 2014

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El analisis participativo de cinco campos: Una metodologia practica para el monitoreo de la agrobiodiversidad  [25]

Article on the 5-cell analysis applied in Bolivia under the IFAD-NUS project published in an INIAF proceedings (Spanish)

By M. Pinto, J. Flores, R. Mamani and W. Rojas, 2014

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Las ferias de biodiversidad y festivales de comidas: Herramientas para revalorar la diversidad local y los conocimientos tradicionales  [26]

Article on diversity fairs held in Bolivia under the IFAD-NUS project published in an INIAF proceedings (Spanish).

By J. Flores, M. Pinto, R. Mamani, V. Alarcon and W. Rojas, 2014

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Los agricultores custodios: Fortalecimiento de la conservacion in situ de la agrobiodiversidad en Bolivia  [27]

Article on IFAD-NUS work with custodian farmers in Bolivia in an INIAF conference proceedings (Spanish)

By W. Rojas, M. Pinto, J. Flores, R. Mamani, and S. Padulosi, 2014

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Agricultural biodiversity in Southern Brazil: integrating efforts for conservation and use of neglected and underutilized species  [28]

This article discusses the integrated efforts for in situ/on-farm and ex situ conservation and use of agricultural biodiversity in southern Brazil.

By Rosa Lía Barbieri, João Carlos Costa Gomes, Adriana Alercia and Stefano Padulosi, 2014
Journal Article

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Conservation and use of genetic resources of underutilized crops in the Americas - A continental analysis  [29]

This paper aims to contribute to the discussion around typical features of NUS by critically analyzing the status of an expert-informed list of...

By Galluzzi, G; López Noriega, I., 2014
Journal Article

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Towards a better understanding of custodian farmers and their roles: insights from a case study in Cachilaya, Bolivia  [30]

This publication is the result of a research collaboration between Bioversity International and the Fundación para la Promoción e Investigación de...

By Gruberg, H., Meldrum, G., Padulosi, S., Rojas, W., Pinto, M., Crane, T., 2013

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Estimating compensation payments for on-farm conservation of agricultural biodiversity in developing countries.  [31]

This paper examines the role of direct compensation payments for agrobiodiversity conservation, using minor millet landraces in India as an example.

By Vijesh V. Krishna, Adam G. Drucker, Unai Pascual, Prabhakaran T. Raghu, E.D. Israel Oliver King, 2013

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Feria de Biodiversidad y Festival de Comidas: Comunidad de Erbenkalla y Rosapata  [32]

Esta feria de Biodiversidad y Festival de Comidas se llevará a cabo en la Comunidad de Herbencalla y Rosapata (Provincia Ingavi). Fecha: Miércoles, 11...

2013

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II Feria de biodiversidad y usos traditionales: Municipio de Caquiaviri, Provincia Pacajes, La Paz - Bolivia  [33]

Esta feria de Biodiversidad y usos tradicionales se llevará a cabo en el municipio de Caquiaviri (Provincia Pacajes). Fecha: Miercoles, 16 de octubre...

2013

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Feria de Biodiversidad y Festival de Comidas: Comunidad Coromata Media.  [34]

Esta feria de Biodiversidad y Festival de Comidas se llevará a cabo en la Comunidad de Coromata Media (Provincia Ingavi). Fecha: Jueves, 11 de...

2013

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Feria de Biodiversidad y Festival de Comidas: Comunidad Cachilaya.  [35]

Esta feria de Biodiversidad y Festival de Comidas se llevará a cabo en la Comunidad de Cachilaya (Provincia Los Andes). Fecha: Miércoles, 11 de...

2013

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Trek to Nepal Yields Cross-Regional Exchange of Ideas  [36]

A reflection by Chris Schmidt, Director of Conservation at Native Seeds/SEARCH (USA) on his experiences at the workshop "Enhancing the contribution of...

2013

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Economics of Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Use: Overview and Potential Role in the Nepali Context  [37]

National Workshop on Enhancing the Contribution of Custodian Farmers to the National Plant Genetics Resources System in Nepal, July 31 - August 2...

By A. Drucker,

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Custodian Farmer Workshop Delhi Feb 2013 Update on insights and findings  [38]

Slideshows presented on the National Workshop on Enhancing the Contribution of Custodian Farmers to the National Plant Genetics Resources System in...

By H. Lamers, 2013

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The role of seed networks in the management and use of cultivated biodiversity: the case of Spain  [39]

Presentation given at the National Workshop on Enhancing the Contribution of Custodian Farmers to the National Plant Genetics Resources System in...

By M. Carrascosa - Red de Semillas, 2013

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Custodian Farmers of Nutri-Millets in Kolli Hills, India: Approaches to enhance their contribution  [40]

Slideshow presented on the National Workshop on Enhancing the Contribution of Custodian Farmers to the National Plant Genetics Resources System in...

By Dr. E. D. Israel Oliver King - MSSRF, 2013

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Exchange Forum for Custodian Farmers  [41]

Presented on the National Workshop on Enhancing the Contribution of Custodian Farmers to the National Plant Genetics Resources System in Nepal, July...

By S. Sthapit - LI-BIRD, 2013

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Connecting farmers through community-level institutions to strengthen on-farm conservation  [42]

Presentation given at the National Workshop on Enhancing the Contribution of Custodian Farmers to the National Plant Genetics Resources System in...

By G. Meldrum, 2013

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History, Mission, and Strategies of Native Seeds/SEARCH  [43]

Presentation.

By C. Schmidt, 2013

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Consolidating roles and rights of custodian farmers as conservers, innovators and promoters of agricultural biodiversity  [44]

Presentation given at the National Workshop on Enhancing the Contribution of Custodian Farmers to the National Plant Genetics Resources System in...

By B. Sthapit; H. Lamers; R. Rao, 2013

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Bolivia Report for NUS-IFAD III  [45]

Presentation given at the Second Steering Committee Meeting of the IFAD NUS III, 22-23 July 2013, Bioversity International, New Delhi, India.

By W. Rojas - PROINPA, 2013

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II Steering Committee Meeting Bioversity International New Delhi  [46]

Presentation given at the Second Steering Committee Meeting of the IFAD NUS III, 22-23 July 2013, Bioversity International, New Delhi, India.

By Dr. E.D. Israel Oliver King, 2013

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Progress of IFAD-NUS III in Nepal  [47]

Presentation given at the Second Steering Committee Meeting of the IFAD NUS III, 22-23 July 2013, Bioversity International, New Delhi, India.

By S. Sthapit - LI-BIRD, 2013

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Towards a coherent in situ conservation framework  [48]

Presentation given at the Second Steering Committee Meeting of the IFAD NUS III, 22-23 July 2013, Bioversity International, New Delhi, India.

By E. Dulloo , 2013

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Experiences and Lessons Learned in the Framework of a Global UN Effort in Support of Neglected and Underutilized Species.  [49]

By S. Padulosi; S. Bala Ravi; W. Rojas; R. Valdivia; M. Jager; V. Polar; E. Gotor; Bhag Mal, 2013

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Quinoa from the Andes to the world  [50]

Fact sheet about quinoa.

By GIZ and Bioversity International, 2013

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Custodian farmers attributes, roles and responsibilities: a perspective from the Andean Region  [51]

Presentation

By H. Gruberg, S. Padulosi and G, Meldrum, 2013

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On-farm management of agricultural biodiversity in Nepal - Good practices -  [52]

The book includes a set of community-based management practices of agricultural biodiversity such as participatory four cell analysis, documention of...

By Sthapit, B.; Shrestha, P.; Upadhyay, M. (eds.), 2013

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Custodian Farmers of Agricultural Biodiversity: Selected Profiles from South and South East Asia.  [54]

The publications presents the proceedings of the Workshop on Custodian Farmers of Agricultural Biodiversity, 11-12 February 2013, New Delhi, India.

By Sthapit, B.; Lamers, H.; Rao, R. (eds.), 2013

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Global Networking for the custodian farmers of underutilized crops   [55]

Slideshow about custodian farmers presented at the International Seminar on NUS, Córdoba, 10-13 December, 2012.

 

By S. Padulosi,

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Ecological economics: Estimating compensation payments for on-farm conservation of agricultural biodiversity in developing countries.  [56]

This paper examines the role of direct compensation payments for agrobiodiversity conservation, using minor millet land races in India as an example.

By V. V. Krishna; A. G. Drucker; U. Pascual; P. T. Raghu, E. D. I. O King, 2012

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Methodologies for Evaluating On-Farm Conservation Projects.  [57]

In this brief, the authors propose a methodology to assess the success of on-farm conservation projects and evaluating their effectiveness in terms...

By M. Bellon; E. Gotor; Caracciolo, 2012

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Network Analysis for Evaluating On-Farm Conservation Projects  [58]

This social network analysis examines six projects, supporting on-farm management of native crop diversity.

By E. Gotor, 2012

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Guidelines and Best Practices for On-Farm Conservation Projects: Designing and Evaluating Interventions.  [59]

In this brief, the authors propose a set of guidelines and best practices for on-farm conservation projects for evaluating their effectiveness.

By M. Bellon; E. Gotor; F. Caracciolo, 2012

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Red list for cultivated species: why we need it and suggestions for the way forward  [60]

Poster presented at the World Conservation Congress, Jeju, Korea, 3-13 September, 2012.

By Padulosi S., P. Bala Ravi, W. Rojas, S. Sthapit, A. Subedi, E. Dulloo, K. Hammer, R. Vögel, M.M. Antofie, V. Negri, N. Bergamini, G. Galluzzi, M. Jäger, B. Sthapit, R. Rana, I. Oliver King, N. Warthmann. , 2012

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Towards a viable system for monitoring agrobiodiversity on farm: a proposed new approach for red Listing of cultivated plant species.   [61]

In On farm conservation of neglected and underutilized species: trends and novel approaches to cope with climate change.

By Padulosi S. and E. Dulloo, 2012

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Parientes Silvestres de los Cultivos: Manual para la Conservación In Situ.  [62]

Wild Relatives of Crops: Manual for In Situ Conservation

By D. Hunter; V. Heywood, 2012

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Assessing Farmer's Willingness to Participate in the On-farm Conservation of Minor Millet using Direct Compensation Payment  [63]

This study attempts to examine the role of farmer incentive mechanisms to conserve minor millets in Kolli Hills.

By P. T. Raghu; S. Das; S. B. Ravi; E.D.I.O. King, 2012

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Use of Contingent Valuation to Assess Farmer Preference for On-farm Conservation of Minor Millets: Case from South India  [64]

This study aims to facilitate the conservation of agro-biodiversity, improve farmer livelihoods and support policy formulation through the development...

By P. T. Raghu; S. Das; S. B. Ravi; E. D. I. O. King, 2012

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Community Seed Banks in Nepal: Past, Present, Future.  [65]

This publication is an output of a national workshop co-organized by organizations directly involved in supporting and facilitating the process of...

By P. Shrestha; R. Vernooy; P. Chaudhary (eds.), 2012

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Nepal National Workshop on community seed banks  [66]

Summary Report

By Shrestha P., S. Sthapit, R. Devkota and R. Vernooy , 2012

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The multiple role of farmers in a sustainable society challenges, needs and opportunities   [67]

Presentation given at the WFO General Assembly, Consiglio Nazionale dell’Economia e del Lavoro (CNEL) Rome, June 7, 2012

By S. Padulosi; J. Devra; A. Drucker; F. Mattei; B. Cogill, 2012

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Community Biodiversity Management and Empowerment Documentation of the Sites included in a Global Study  [68]

This document contains comprehensive descriptions of all the sites in which the Global CBM Study was conducted.

By M. Thijssen; W. de Boef; G. Borman , 2012

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Feria de biodiversidad y usos tradicionales - Comunidad Coromata media 2012  [69]

En la Comunidad Coromata Media del Municipio de Huarina, de la Provincia Omasuyos el día jueves 19 de julio del presente año se realizó la 1ra Feria...

By M. Pinto and W. Rojas, 2012

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Domesticating Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES): Towards an instrument for environmentally effective, cost-efficient and socially equitable agrobiodiversity conservation  [70]

FAO Reports on the State of the World's Plant and Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture depict an unprecedented loss of agriculture...

By Bioversity International, 2011

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On farm conservation of neglected and underutilized species: Status trends and novel approaches to cope with climate change  [71]

This publication is the result of the International Conference held in Frankfurt, Germany 14-16 June 2011 organized in the framework of an...

By Padulosi, S., Bergamini, N.; Lawrence, T. (eds.), 2011

  [72]

Global Study on CBM and Empowerment Nepal Exchange Report  [72]

The current document is the result of the Exchange Programme within the Global Study on Community Biodiversity Management and Empowerment, coordinated...

By A.L. Assis, S. Zank, T. Deselegn and U. Khanal, 2010

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Global Study on CBM and Empowerment - India Exchange Report  [73]

The current document is the result of the Exchange Programme within the Global Study on Community Biodiversity Management and Empowerment, coordinated...

2010

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Assessing the Risk Status of Minor Millets in the Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, India  [74]

Research brief

By Bioversity International , 2010

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Community Biodiversity Management in Central Western Ghats, India  [75]

The study described in this report was undertaken to characterize CBM activities in a forested landscape of the Central Western Ghats in India and in...

By M. Sunagar; V. Ramesh; N. Hegde; B. Stapit , 2010

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Roles of on-farm conservation and underutilized crops in the wake of climate change  [76]

17-18 December 2009, ISPGR, New Delhi

By Sthapit, B., Padulosi, S. & Mal, B., 2009

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Role of on-farm/in situ conservation and underutilized crops in the wake of climate change  [77]

The paper discusses on-farm/in situ conservation in regards to climate change, diversified food production and land use.

By Sthapit, B., Padulosi, S. & Mal, B. , 2009

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A study on Participatory Community Biodiversity Management practices of Malayali tribes of KolliHills in South India  [78]

This study attempts to understand the role of Malayali Tribes in Managing biodiversity resources in

Kolli Hills and to document and share the CBM...

By Bioversity International , 2009

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Access to Minor millet Genetic Resources in Rural Market Towns of Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu, India  [79]

The scope of the study includes characterising different vendors in local markets, especially during the sowing season.

2009

  [80]

Global study on community empowerment for in situ conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture  [80]

Project proposal for DGIS-Wageningen UR Partnership Programme ‘Globalization and sustainable rural development’. Theme 3: Sustainable use of...

By Capacity Development and Institutional Change Programme Wageningen International , 2009

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From neglect to limelight: issues, methods and approaches in enhancing sustainable conservation and use of Andean grains in Bolivia and Peru  [81]

This article reports on the work implemented by the ‘IFAD-NUS Project’ in Bolivia and Peru from 2001-2008.

By Rojas, W., Va ldivia, R., Padulosi, S., Pinto, M., Soto, J., Alcócer, E., Guzmán, L., Estrada,R., Apaza, V. & Bravo, R., 2009

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Integrated Approaches in Small Millets Conservation  [82]

A Case from Kolli Hills, India

By Israel Oliver King, E. D., Arivudai Nambi, V. , 2008

  [83]

Prototipos: trilladoras de granos  [83]

(Quinua, cañahua, amaranto)

By Soto, J. L., Rojas, W., Marconi, J L. , 2008

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Underutilized species and climate change: exploring the issues involved, scope for research and Bioversity’s possible role   [84]

A presentation for Bioversity International's planning week in February, 2008

By Pudolosi, S. Grum, M., Jordan, I. , 2008

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IUFRO World Series Vol. 21: Sustainable Forest Management and Poverty Alleviation: Roles of Traditional Forest-related Knowledge.  [85]

Extended abstracts from the conference held in Kunming, China, 17-20 December 2007

By IUFRO, 2007

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Red listing of agricultural crop species, varieties and landraces  [86]

This paper reviewed the red listing criteria used for the categorization of wild fauna and flora. Categorization of on-farm crop species, varieties...

By Joshi, B.K., Upadhyay, M.P., Gauchan, D., Sthapit, B.R., Joshi, K.D., 2004

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Working with Farmers to Enhance Productivity of Local Cultivars in India  [87]

A case study that illustrates how farmers evaluate technologies while adopting them.

By Israel Oliver King, E.D., Dhanapal, D., Rengalakshmi, R., 2003

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Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity: A sourcebook  [89]

This source book encourages action aimed at managing agricultural biodiversity resources within existing landscapes and ecosystems, in support of the...

By CIP-UPWARD, 2003

  [90]

Application of multispectral remote sensing data and GPS. for area Estimation of Minor Millets in KH, Tamil Nadu.  [90]

This study tries integrating remote sensing and GPS to map the land use of Kolli Hills.

By Gnanappazham, L., Navamuniammal, M., Rengalakshmi, R., Balalbubramaniam, K., Dhanapal, D., Israel Oliver King, E.D., Krishnakumar, S., 2002

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Sacred Groves: Traditional Ecological Heritage.  [92]

This is a short paper about the importance of the conservation of the ecology in sacred groves in India.

By Oliver King, I., Viji, C., Narasimhan, D. , 1997


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