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Calendrier saisonnier des fruits et légumes pour une alimentation diversifiée dans la région de Ségou, Mali (Affiche)

Poster presenting the seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables in Ségou region of Mali and nutrition messaging (Bamanankan and French)

By Bioversity International and Institut d'Economie Rurale, 2019

Calendrier saisonnier des fruits et légumes pour une alimentation diversifiée dans la région de Sikasso, Mali (Affiche)

Poster presenting the seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables in Sikasso region of Mali and nutrition messaging (Bamanankan and French)

By Bioversity International and Institut d'Economie Rurale, 2019

Disponibilidad estacional de frutas y verduras frescas en Chiquimula, Guatemala (Cartelero)

Poster showing the seasonality and availability of fruits and vegetables in the Department of Chiquimula, Guatemala (Spanish)

By Bioversity International and Universidad del Valle de Guatemala , 2019

Strengthening capacities and informing policies for developing value chains of neglected and underutilised crops in Africa

Fact sheet sharing the outputs, outcomes and impacts of the ACP-EU project in sub-Saharan Africa

By Bioversity International and the ACP Secretariat, 2019

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

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

Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) for Improved Food Security and Resilience to Climate Change

A Contextualized Learning Manual for African Colleges and Universities from the African Network for Agriculture, Agroforestry and Natural Resources...

By W. Kasolo, G. Chemining’wa & A. Temu (Eds.), 2018

Chaya in Guatemala: Participatory consultation on needs, challenges and opportunities for use enhancement

International conference - 13 March 2018, Guatemala City, Guatemala

By Bioversity International and Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, 2018

Issues and Prospects for the Sustainable Use and Conservation of Cultivated Vegetable Diversity for More Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture

This study reviewed the cultivation of vegetables worldwide and the levels of research and conservation they have received.

By G. Meldrum, S. Padulosi, G. Lochetti, R. Robitaille, and S. Diulgheroff, 2018

Calendario estacional defrutas y vegetales para ladiversidad dietética Jocotán y Camotán, Chiquimula, Guatemala (Folleto)

Booklet with seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables in Chiquimula Department, Guatemala and nutrition messaging

By Bioversity International and Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, 2018

Horticultural biodiversity to attain sustainable food and nutrition security

This paper highlights methods, approaches and tools that have helped local communities to strengthen the conservation of wild and cultivated species,...

By S. Padulosi, B. Sthapit, H. Lamers, G. Kennedy, D. Hunter, 2018

Calendrier saisonnier des fruits et legumes pour une alimentation diversifiée dans la région de Sikasso, Mali (Livret)

Booklet presenting the seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables in Sikasso region of Mali and nutrition messaging (Bamanankan and French)

By Bioversity International and Institut d'Economie Rurale, 2018

Calendrier saisonnier des fruits et legumes pour une alimentation diversifiee dans la region de Ségou, Mali (Livret)

Booklet presenting the seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables in Ségou region of Mali and nutrition messaging (Bamanankan and French)

By Bioversity International and Institut d'Economie Rurale, 2018

Kutki millet: Climate resilient and water efficient crop for marginal lands in India

Fact sheet about kutki millet

By V. Rose and G. Meldrum, 2018

Millets and Markets – Need for networking and integration

Article in Leisa India explaining the market context of millets in India.

By O. King, S. Padulosi & G. Meldrum, 2018

Bring NUS back on the table!

In GREAT Insights Magazine, Stefano Padulosi gives an update on the current state of neglected and underutilized species.

By Padulosi, S., 2017

Native African crops: Key assets in support of the Malabo Business Plan

The factsheet was presented at the 4th Global Science Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture in Johannesburg, South Africa in November, 2017.

By Padulosi, S. & Meldrum, G., 2017

A policy analysis to promote conservation and use of small millet underutilized species in India

This paper discusses the extent to which national policies and institutions in place in India may favour or affect the conservation and use of NUS.

By V. Notaro, S. Padulosi, G. Galluzzi and I.O. King, 2017

Chaya: Mayan vegetable enriching diets year round in Mesoamerica

Factsheet on chaya produced in the IFAD-EU NUS Project

By Bioversity International and UVG, 2017

Research capacity for neglected and underutilized species: a situation analysis in ten African countries

A survey was administered by email to 383 African scientists who had applied to training courses on NUS to investigate what NUS research is currently...

By P. Rudebjer, G. Meldrum, R. Hall, S. Padulosi, E. Hermanowicz, and N. Ghezae, 2016

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

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

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

Making millets matter in Madhya Pradesh

A decline in minor millet cultivation rings true across much of India. Yet a country wide revival of this cereal crop is in motion. Farmers are again...

By A. Mondal, I.O. King, S. Roy, S. Priyam, G. Meldrum, S. Padulosi and S. Mishra, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can agrobiodiversity support healthy foods and healthy eating in India’s School Feeding Programme?

Poster on research carried out in the IFAD-EU NUS Project presented at the 1st International Agrobiodiversity Congress in New Delhi November 2016

By S. Priyam, S. Padulosi, D. Hunter, G. Meldrum and O. King, 2016

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

These proceedings include 30 papers presented at the conference.

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

Utilisation des plantes negligees et sous utilisees (NUS) dans les programmes d'enseignement des lycees et colleges du Benin

Research brief on the inclusion of underutilized species in higher education curricula in Benin

By T. Odjo, O.S. Ekpelikpeze, H. Adjibogoun, A. Orobiyi, A. Dassou, A. Adjatin, E.Y.L. Loko, P. Assogba and A.A. Dansi, 2016

Improving education on underutilized and neglected plant and animal species

Policy brief outlining need for neglected and underutilized species to be part of higher education curricula and basic education in Africa

By A.D. Yaye, A. Ochola, P. Rudebjer, R. Hall, 2016

Upgrading grain amaranth value chains in Africa

Policy brief on needs for value chain upgrading of amaranth in Africa, a highly nutritious crop that can increase resilience of production systems and...

By G. Chemining’wa, P. Rudebjer and R. Hall, 2016

Bambara groundnut, a legume of choice for food security and industry

Policy brief on needs to upgrade the value chain of Bambara groundnut. Raising consumer awareness and mainstreaming the crop in policies and...

By A. Dansi, P. Rudebjer and R. Hall, 2016

Manual de preparación de alimentos a base de chaya

Manual of recipes using local crops of Chiquimula district, Guatemala for more balanced, nutritious diets

By N. Pereira and M.F. Maldonado, 2016

Promoting availability and utilization of diversity of underutilized crops in China

Poster discussing the opportunities of neglected and underutilized crops in China.

By Z. Zhang, J. Zhang, P. Lu, B. Wu, G. Guo, M. Liu and X. Chen, 2014

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

Fact sheet describing the IFAD-EU NUS Project

By Bioversity International, 2017

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)

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

Accra statement for a food-secure Africa

Action plan emerging from the 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized species (NUS) – for a food-secure Africa held in Accra,...

2014
Policy Brief

Realizing the promise of neglected and underutilized species

Policy brief emerging from the NUS2013 conference, highlighting key roles of NUS in addressing critical development challenges.

By P. Rudebjer, G. Meldrum, S. Padulosi, R. Hall and E. Hermanowicz, 2014
Policy Brief

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

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

Diversity in underutilized plant species: an Asia-Pacific perspective

This publication deals with the enumeration of 778 species of underutilized and less known minor food plants grown in different regionsof...

By Arora, R.K., 2014

Research and policy for orphan crops

Brief summary of the 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species held in Ghana, September 2013.

By Tewolde-Berhan, S., 2013

Global analysis and perspectives of NUS policy issues.

Slideshow presented at the 3rd International Conference on Neglected and Underutilized Species. September 25 - September 27, Accra, Ghana.

By Padulosi, S., 2013

A global agenda for neglected and underutilized species (NUS)

Background document for the International Seminar on Traditional and New Crops to Meet the Challenges of the XXI Century held in Cordoba, Spain, 10-13...

By Cordoba Declaration, 2013

Cordoba Declaration on Promising Crops for the XXI Century

This declaration is the result of the International Seminar “Crops for the XXI Century” co-organized by the Spanish government, United Nations Food...

2013

Descriptores para quinua: Armonizando las documentación para aumentar la utilización de quinua.

Presentation given at the IV Global Congress on Quinoa. July 8 - July 12, Ibarra, Ecuador.

By A. Alercia, 2013

On-farm management of agricultural biodiversity in Nepal - Good practices -

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

Improving community livelihoods by recovering and developing their traditional crops

Fact sheet explaining the concept of neglected and underutilized species and their contribution to global nutrition security.

By M. Baena, G. Galluzzi, S. Padulosi, , 2013

A global Agenda on NUS

Presentation on neglected and underutilized species.

By E. Frison, 2012

Rio+20: Underutilized species trends, progress and future needs

International Consultation: “20 Years of Rio: Biodiversity, Development, Livelihoods” M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai, February 15-17,...

By S. Padulosi, 2012

Eastern India Convention on Millets: Reimagining Agriculture Community Voices and Solutions to Challenges facing Agriculture

Summary of the two-day convention of millet farmers form the eastern Indian states of Odisha, Chattisgarh and Jharkhand, organized at Ramiah Hall,...

By Millet Network of India and NIRMAN-Odisha and Agragamee, 2011

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

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

Neglected no more

Achievements of the IFAD-NUS project (2001-2005) and framework for its follow-up initiative (2007-2009)

By Bioversity International, 2007

ACP Science and Technology Programme

Research brief

By ACP Secretariat, 2009

An overview of the international regulatory frameworks that influence the conservation and use of underutilized plant species

Report prepared by the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species.

By Chishakwe, N. E., 2008

The role of policy in the conservation and extended use of underutilized plant species: a cross-national policy analysis

Report prepared by the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species.

By Chishakwe, N. E., 2008

Promoting Value Chains of Neglected and Underutilized Species for Pro-Poor Growth and Biodiversity Conservation

Report prepared by the Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species.

By Will, M., 2008

Micro-beneficiadora mecanica de quinua

Brief on quinoa

By Astudillo, D., Villca, M., García, J., Aroni, G., Quispe, R., 2008

Descriptores Para Cañahua

La cañahua era ampliamente conocida y cultivada durante el imperio Inca, pero hoy prácticamente en vías de extinción.

By Bioversity International (former IPGRI), 2005

The Ecological Tradition of Tamil Nadu

These papers are an introduction to the ecological traditions of ancient Tamilagam which have continued into the Tamil Nadu of today.

By Swaminathan, M. S., Israel Oliver King, E. D., Viji, C., Narasimhan, D., 2004

Realizing the benefits in neglected and underutilized plant species through technology transfer and human resources development

On overview of Bioversity International's efforts related to promoting NUS.

By Pudolosi, S., Noun, J., Giuliani, A., Shuman, F., Rojas, W., Ravi, B., 2002

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

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