Maize seed systems in different agro-ecosystems; what works and what does not work for smallholder farmers
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DOI: 10.1007/s12571-018-0825-0
Abstract: Maize is a food field crop with a highly developed formal seed sector. The study reported here, involving 4 case studies in Malawi, Zambia, the state of Chiapas in Mexico and the state of Bihar… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seed value; seed systems; maize seed ... See more keywords
Grain legume seed systems for smallholder farmers: Perspectives on successful innovations
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DOI: 10.1177/0030727020953868
Abstract: Grain legumes are nutritionally important components of smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Unfortunately, limited access to quality seed of improved varieties at affordable prices due to inadequate seed systems has reduced their… read more here.
Keywords: seed; legume seed; successful innovations; seed systems ... See more keywords
Seeding Resilient Restoration: An Indicator System for the Analysis of Tree Seed Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/d13080367
Abstract: Achieving multi-million-hectare commitments from countries around the world to restore degraded lands in resilient and sustainable ways requires, among other things, huge volumes of tree planting material. Seed systems encompassing all forest reproductive material (e.g.,… read more here.
Keywords: seed; system; resilient restoration; seed systems ... See more keywords