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Value Chain Analysis of Chaya (Mayan Spinach) in Guatemala

By Amaya, N.; Padulosi, S.; Meldrum, G., 2019

Fonio in Mali: Challenges and opportunities for value chain development

Proceedings of the stakeholder workshop Bamako, Mali, 21 March 2018

By Bioversity International and Institut d'Economie Rurale, 2018

Bambara groundnut in Mali: Challenges and opportunities for value chain development

Proceedings from value chain stakeholder workshop for Bambara groundnut in Mali

By Bioversity International and Institut d'Economie Rurale, 2018

Kodo and kutki in eastern Madhya Pradesh: Challenges and opportunities for value chain development

Proceedings of the stakeholder workshop held 20 April 2018 in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India

By Bioversity International and Action for Social Advancement, 2018

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

Marketing prospects of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius) in Guatemala through an analysis of common bean value chain

Value chain assessment on tepary bean carried out by Bioversity International in Guatemala in 2017.

By N. Amaya, 2018

Research brief: Value chain and market potential of minor millets to strengthen climate resilience, nutrition security and incomes in India

Value chain assessment on minor millets carried out by Bioversity International in India in 2017.

By E.D.I. Oliver King, G. Meldrum, N. Kumar, N. Lauridsen, C. Manjula, S. Padulosi, M.N. Sivakumar, R. Baskar, and K. Madeshwaran, 2018

Research Brief: Value Chain and market potential of Bambara groundnut to strengthen climate resilience, food security and women’s income in Mali

Value chain assessment on Bambara groundnut carried out by Bioversity International in Mali in 2017

By Mbosso, C., Berthe Niang, A., Mohamadou, Y., Padulosi, S., Sidibe, A., and Meldrum, G., 2018

Research Brief: Value Chain and market potential of fonio to strengthen climate resilience, food security and women’s income in Mali

Value chain assessment on fonio carried out by Bioversity International in Mali in 2017.

By Mbosso, C., Berthe Niang, A., Mohamadou, Y., Padulosi, S., Sidibe, A., and Meldrum, G., 2018

Research brief: Value chain and market potential of Chaya to strengthen climate resilience, nutrition security and incomes in Guatemala

Value chain assessment on chaya carried out by Bioversity International in Guatemala in 2017.

By N. Amaya, G. Meldrum, S. Padulosi, and R. Cifuentes , 2018

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

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

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

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

By Priyam, S, 2017

Current use of minor millets, trends, and potentials for enhanced consumption in central India

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

By Priyam, S., 2017

Factors linked to millet cultivation and adoption of improved cultivation practices in eastern Madhya Pradesh

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

By Priyam, S, 2017

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

Making millets matter in Madhya Pradesh

Poster on millet promotion work in Madhya Pradesh through the IFAD-EU NUS Project presented at the International Agrobiodiversity Congress in New...

By A. Mondal, S. Roy, S. Padulosi, S. Priyam and G. Meldrum, 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

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

Strengthening capacities and informing policies for developing value chains of neglected and underutilized crops in Africa- Zimbabwe National Action Plan

This is a proposed national action plan developed based on the findings from a workshop conducted in 2014 in Zimbabwe

By Z. A. Chiteka, T. A. Mtaita and W. Manyangarirwa , 2016

Plan d'actions stratégiques pour la promotion de la chaine des valeurs de l'Amarante et du voandzou au Bénin

Strategic action plan for the promotion of Amaranth and Bambara groundnut value chain in Benin

By A.A. Gbaguidi, E.Y.L. Loko, F. Sanoussi, A. Adjatin, A.P.S. Agre, A. Orobiyi, I. Dossou-Aminon and A.A. Dansi, 2016

Agricultural biodiversity to manage the risks and empower the poor

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

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

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

Fact sheet describing the IFAD-EU NUS Project

By Bioversity International, 2017

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

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

Holistic Value Chain Approach for Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species

Poster on the holistic value chain approach for NUS presented at Indigenous Terra Madre in Shillong, Meghalaya, India and featuring the minor millet...

By G. Meldrum, S. Padulosi and E.D.I.O King, 2015

Andean lost grains in Bolivia and Peru

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

A holistic approach to enhance the use of neglected and underutilized species: the case of Andean grains in Bolivia and Peru

This study exemplifies how a holistic approach can be an effective strategy to enhance the use of neglected and underutilized species for conservation...

By Padulosi, S.; Amaya, K.; Jäger, M.; Gotor, E.; Rojas, W.; Valdivia, R., 2014

Himalayan foods: healthy and nutritious crop varieties

Brief description of eight underutilized crops in rural Nepal that have become the focus of efforts to promote a healthier lifestyle and marketplace...

By Sthapit, B.; Zucker, J.; Bennett, A., 2014

Making it with millets

Article produced in connection with the NUS 2013 Conference in Accra, Ghana describing work on minor millet value chain development in South Asia...

2013
Web Article

Quinoa: a promising future for a versatile crop

This brief article explains how a holistic and innovative value chain framework has been developed and tested involving input from local businesses,...

By New Agriculturist, 2013

De la Conservacion Ex Situ al Desayuno Escolar: Una Experiencia Exitosa con Canahua (chenopodium pallidicaule aellen) en el altiplano centro de bolivia

From Ex Situ Conservation to School Breakfasts: An exciting experience with Canahua (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen) in the Altiplano Center of...

By Rojas, W., Pinto, M., Carrasco, E., Tintares, M., Hilaquita, D., Padulosi, S., 2013

Marketing underutilized species: the strategy of Bioversity International.

Slideshow explaining project objectives and activities.

By Padulosi, S., Jager, M., Lamers, H., 2013

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

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

Peligros del Plomo Contenido en Alimentos Expandidos.

English title: Lead Hazard contained in Expanded Food.

By J.M. Hancco, 2013

El Boom de la Quinua y las Consecuencias para los Productores en el Aaltiplano Sur de Bolivia

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

By A. Drucker, 2013

Improving rural livelihoods through the conservation and use of underutilized species: evidence from a community research project in Yemen

Impact assessment of IFAD NUS Project activities in Yemen.

By E. Gotor; F. Caracciolo; G.M.B. Canto; M. Al Nusairi, 2013

Recommended package of agro production technology for finger millet

Guidelines.

By Bioversity International, 2013

Variedad de cañahua kullaca

English title: Variety of Canahua kullaca.

2013

Esclerotiniosis

English title: Sclerotinia disease (affecting quinoa)

2013

Economic stake in conservation

Presentation about Biodiversity Conservation for Natural Resource Management, Food Security and Poverty Reduction through processing, value addition...

By MSSRF, 2013

Biodiversity of Andean Grains: Balancing Market potential and Sustainable Livelihoods.

The publication aims at shedding light on the use, nutritional properties, market potential and contribution to local livelihoods of Andean grains...

By Giuliani, A.; Hintermann, F.; Rojas, W.; Padulosi, S. (eds.), 2012

Experiences, challenges and opportunities in promoting minor millets in India

Presentation given at the Indigenous Partnership Workshop, 2 Nov 2012.

 

By S. Padulosi, 2012

Taller de análisis multiactoral para la promoción del uso sostenible del amaranto

Proceedings of the Workshop organized by the Steering Committee of Amaranth in Chuquisaca, the PROINPA Foundation, Bioversity International and IFAD.

By V. Polar; W. Rojas; M. Jäger; S. Padulosi, 2012

Del Olvido a la Prosperidad

This factsheet explains the situation of quinoa, cañihua and amaranth in Peru and Bolivia and the way in which nearly ten years of implementation of...

By Bioversity International, CIRNMA and PROINPA, 2012

Guia Práctica: Plagas y enferemedades del cultivo de Kiwicha

Esta publicacion comprende la sistematizacion de las experiencias en la identificacion de plagas y enfermedades de kiwicha (Amaranthus caudatus)...

2012

Experiences, challenges and opportunities in promoting neglected and underutilized species

Presentation given at the PSC and ETNA Summer School 2011, Klewenalp, 11 Sept 2011

By S. Padulosi, 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

Minor millets in south Asia learnings from IFAD-NUS Project in India and Nepal

The publication reports the experiences and results of UN Programme supported by IFAD (‘IFAD NUS I Project’) implemented in India and Nepal from 2002...

By Bhag Mal; Padulosi, S.; Bala Ravi, S. (eds), 2010

Manejo y mejoramento de kañiwa manejo

El manual hace referencia a estudios de investigadores y actividades de cooperación con organismos no gubernamentales dedicados a este kañiwa

By V. A. Mamani, 2010

Taller de Análisis Multiactoral para la Promoción del Uso Sostenible de la Cañahua

Memorias del Taller realizado en La Paz, Bolivia, 17 de noviembre de 2009. Fundación PROINPA y Bioversity International. Sucre, Bolivia.

By Polar, V., Rojas, W., Jäger, M. & Padulosi, S., 2010

Recettario en base a granos andinos (quinua, cañihua, kiwicha)

Libro de recetas

 

By S. Jota and R. Bravo , 2010

MSSRF Biodiversity programe: Hindsight and Forethought.

This Publication summarises the work done during the last 20 years in saving endemic species and habitats and in encouraging the involvement of rural...

By N. Anil Kumar; V. Arivudai Nambi; K. U. K. Nampoothiri; M. Geetha Rani; E. D. Israel Oliver King , 2010

Participatory varietal selection: a case study on small millets in Karnataka

In the present study, the usefulness of the participatory approach for identifying cultivars for harsh environments and acceptable to resource poor...

By G. Shanthakumar, Bhag Mal, S Padulosi and S. Bala Ravi, 2010

Investigaciones sobre especies olvidadas y subutilizadas: granos andinos (quinua, cañahua/cañihua y amaranto/kiwicha)

This book contains summarizes key findings of 30 research theses (BSc) done by Bolivian and Peruvian students, whose research was conducted in the...

By Bravo, R.; Andrade, K.; Valdivia, R.; Soto, J.L. (eds.), 2010

Nutritional and technological advancements in the promotion of ethnic and novel foods using the genetic diversity of minor millets in India

This research on minor millet species was undertaken to explore the inherent technological opportunities for better utilization of resources in...

By Yenagi, N.B., Handigol, J.A., Bala Ravi, S., Mal, B & Padulosi, S., 2010

Empowerment of women farmers through value addition on minor millets genetic resources.

A case study in Karnataka

By Vijayalakshmi, D., Geetha, K., Gowda, J., Ravi, S., Padulosi, S. & Mal, B. , 2010

Mobilizing neglected and underutilized crops to strengthen food security and alleviate poverty in India

The study explores the use and consumption opportunities of minor millet in eleven villages in Tamil Nadu and Orissa, India.

By Bala Ravi, S., Hrideek, T.K., Kishore Kumar, A.T. Prabhakaran, T.R. Mal, B. & Padulosi, S. , 2010

Granos andinos: avances, logros y experiencias desarrolladas en quinua, cañahua y amaranto en Bolivia

This book summarizes scientific advances, results and experiences on Andean Grains from the 'IFAD NUS II Project’ in Bolivia.

By Rojas, W., Soto, J.L., Pinto, M., Jäger, M. & Padulosi, S., 2010

Granos andinos: avances, logros y experiencias desarrolladas en quinua, cañihua y kiwicha en Perú

This book summarizes scientific advances, results and experiences on Andean Grains from the 'IFAD NUS II Project’ in Peru.

By Bravo, R., Valdivia, R., Andrade, K., Padulosi, S. & Jäger, M. (eds.), 2010

La kiwicha en la cocina

Amaranth in the kitchen - a recipe book (Spanish)

By Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria , 2010

Lanzamiento de una plataforma multiactoral para promocionar el uso sostenible de los granos andinos

Memorias del Foro realizado en Puno, Perú, 11-13 de noviembre de 2009.

By Jäger, M., Valdivia, R., Padulosi, S. & Arce, J. , 2010

New Life for Ancient Grains: Improving Livelihoods, Income and Health of Andean Communities

The article presents highlights of the ‘IFAD NUS Project’ for Tropnetag in Hamborg, 2009

By Jäger, M., Padulosi, S., Rojas, W. & Valdivia, R., 2009

Using Markets to Promote the Sustainable Utilization of Crop Genetic Resources

A project methodology.

By Anderson, C.L., Lipper, L., Dalton, T.J., Smale, M., Hellin, J., Hodgkin, T., Almekinders, C., Audi, P., Bellon, M.R., Cavatassi, R., Diakité, L., Jones, R., King, O.E.D.I., Keleman, A., Meijer, M., Osborn, T., Nagarajan, L., Paz, A., Rodriguez, M., Sidibé, A., Salazar, L., Heerwarden, J and Winters, P., 2009

Addressing the sustainability challenges through greater use of underutilized crops

This article the use of underutilized crops can be addressed through integrated approaches.

By Jaenicke, H., Padulosi, S. & Bordoni, P. , 2009

Tasting the results of a joint effort

Article in Leisa Magazine

By Taranto, S. & Padulosi, S., 2009

Making the most of wild and relict species - experiences and lessons

This paper presents examples from a typical underutilized crop, hulled wheats (einkorn, emmer and spelt), which have returned to the limelight in...

2009

The role of collective action in the marketing of underutilized plant species: Lessons from a case study on minor millets in South India

This paper analyses the role of collective action in the process of market development for minor millets in the Kolli Hills of Tamil Nadu, India.

By Gruère, G., Nagarajan, L. & Oliver King, E.D.I. , 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

Collective action and marketing of underutilized plant species

The case of minor millets in Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, India.

By Israel Oliver King, E. D., Nagarajan, L., Gruère, G. P., 2006

A Value Added marketing chain approach for agrobiodiversity conservation

A case study from Kolli Hills.

By Israel Oliver King, E.D., Gopinath, L.R., Sengottuvel, D. , 2003