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Coordinating organic plant breeding activities for diversity (COBRA) involved 41 partners from 18 European countries which focused on coordinating, linking and expanding on-going organic breeding activities in cereals and grain legumes across Europe, drawing together experts from previously fragmented areas....
Subject area: Enhancing crop diversity for local needs
Subject category: Other
This database describes the plant genetic resources preserved as a part of the national PGRFA gene bank of Switzerland.
The National information system PGRFA serves as an information pool for conservers and users of plant genetic resources,...
Subject area: Strengthening seed systems
Subject category: Improving the knowledge base for local crop diversity, The role of gene banks
263) Community Seedbanking to Improve the Resilience of Farmers: the Case of Kiziba Seedbank in Uganda
The Kiziba seedbank was established in June 2010 in Kabwohe site, Uganda, as part of a project to improve the productivity and resilience of seeds for farmers through enhanced use of crop varietal diversity, focusing on Common bean and Banana....
Subject area: Strengthening seed systems
Subject category: Community seed banks
264) Seed Savers of Gumbu
A recently established South African community seedbank is entirely managed by women. Ronnie Vernooy, Genetic Resources Policy Specialist, explains how Bioversity International is supporting farmers to improve traditional seed-saving practices.
Subject area: Strengthening seed systems
Subject category: Community seed banks, Gender related content
Every year on October 15th, the UN celebrates International Day of Rural Women to honour and recognize the importance of rural women in enhancing agricultural rural development worldwide. This article highlights the role of women in community seedbanks in Uganda....
Subject area: Strengthening seed systems
Subject category: Community seed banks, Gender related content