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December 2022
Seed health
AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_fad814e9
FAO/Sebastian Liste
The safe conservation and exchange of germplasm requires seeds free of pests and diseases that are of quarantine risk. Seed health concerns the presence or absence of disease-causing organisms like fungi, bacteria and viruses, and insect pests.
Lemon grass
September 2023
Lemon grass is a perennial grass frequently used in Asia, especially Southeast Asian cuisine. The essential oil extracted from the...
AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_41d978c7
Medicinal plants
July 2023
Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants synthesize...
AGROVOC URI: https://agrovoc.fao.org/browse/agrovoc/en/page/c_2393
Ecosystem services
June 2023
Ecosystem services directly and indirectly benefit agroecosystems. They are relevant for and add value to produced goods, by regulating ecosystem...
AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1348040570280
Bee feeding
May 2023
When local nectar sources or hive food stores are insufficient, beekeepers may need to feed their bees. It can be...
AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_859
Millets
April 2023
The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021 declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM...
AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_4838