The project with CIP in collaboration with INTA, Argentina evaluated 106 accessions of sweet potato for tolerance to salinity. The project identified 20 accessions as potential sources of genes for…
In response to farmers’ demands of cossette varieties resistant to drought and with good storage qualities, the Laboratoire d’Agrobiodiversité et Amélioration des Plantes Tropicales (LAPPT) of the…
This project involved the collection of diversity in geographical gaps. These accessions were characterised morphologically and genotyped when possible. Field days were organised to allow farmers to…
This project involved the collection of diversity in geographical gaps. These accessions were characterised morphologically and genotyped when possible. Field days were organised to allow farmers to…
This project involved the collection of diversity in geographical gaps. These accessions were characterised morphologically and genotyped when possible. Field days were organised to allow farmers to…
This project included a survey of the yam producing areas and the gathering of information regarding existing yam diversity and farmers' preferences; advisory support on the survey methodology was…
Via the JFF, FAO will provide support to the safeguarding of ex situ collections of PGRFA, held by ICRISAT, ensuring the long-term survival of an important foundation for the world's future food…
Genetic enhancement of cultivated pigeon pea is not adequate due to its narrow genetic base. Wild pigeon pea, though, provides novel genetic variations and possesses high levels of resistance against…
This project identified CWR gaps for 80 genepools of priority crops conserved ex situ. This was done through various methods, including contacting genebank and herbaria directors and data managers…
This project enabled CIAT to build upon its previous data and information systems projects, such as the CWR Occurrence Database and the Crop Wild Relatives Global Atlas. The information will be…
