Tag Archives: genetic diversity

Agricultural biodiversity in the Americas

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Dr. Marleni Ramirez, Regional Director for Bioversity International’s Americas Office in Colombia, talks about why the rich agricultural biodiversity in the Americas is vital for our future food security. Continue reading →

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How the conservation and use of the African Cherry tree is helping smallholder farmers

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

As part of lead up to Rio+20, RTCC highlights how the conservation and sustainable use of a tree species is improving the lives of smallholder farmers in Africa. Continue reading →

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Why understanding forest genetic diversity is vital for future options

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Laura Snook, Programme Leader, Forest Genetic Resources Conservation and Use, talks about the need to harness the huge genetic diversity of different tree species if we are to face challenges such as climate change and find sustainable ways to use and conserve it for our future. Continue reading →

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