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  1. Do smallholder farmer-led seed systems have the capacity to supply good-quality, fungal-free sorghum seed?

    Abstract, Agriculture & Food Security, 2017 Local seed systems that are developed, managed and maintained by farmers are a fundamental practice in smallholder crop production, supporting more than 80% of farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and feeding more than 70% of its population. The resilience...
    JCB Seed Systems

  2. Seed Germination and Dormancy

    INTRODUCTION Seeds are a vital component of the world’s diet. Cereal grains alone, which comprise -90% of all cultivated seeds, contribute up to half of the global per capita energy intake. Not surprisingly then, seed biology is one of the most extensively researched areas in plant physiology....
    Germination Dormancy JCB

  3. Seed System - Strengthening Smallholder Farmer Seed Systems

    Seed-based development demands a holistic approach if one aims to have impact for a large number of farmers and across a broad rangeof crops. Seed systems need to be designed to meet multiple goals: increase production, enhance family nutrition, make systems more resilience, and help farmers...
    JCB Seed Systems

  4. Improving Farm-based Seed Selection and Storage

    8/2/2017 Smallholder farmers in rural African villages rely on their home-grown seeds for more than 85% of their needs. Due to various reasons, small holder farmers are enticed or forced to use seeds from commercial companies which create dependency. Seed saving has challenges. For farmers to produce...
    Seed Saving Seed Selection Seed Storage Farm-based Smallholder JCB East Africa

  5. Sobre EL Banco Global de Semillas de ECHO

    La meta del Banco Global de Semillas de ECHO es servir como recurso para trabajadores en desarrollo quienes desean experimentar con cultivos subutilizados mientras trabajan para mejorar las vidas de agricultores de pequeña escala y jardineros. El Banco de Semillas mantiene una colección de...
    Seed Bank JCB

  6. On-Farm Seed Priming

    20/4/2004 Poor crop establishment is common in developing countries. However, plants can be given a head start if they are able to germinate and emerge quickly. One way to minimize the time that seeds spend absorbing water from the soil is to soak the seeds in water before sowing them.
    Seed Treatment Seeds Germination JCB

  7. Cómo prolongar la vida de sus semillas

    20/1/2005 Los agricultores en todas partes siembran semillas con la esperanza de que germinen, crezcan y produzcan uncultivo que pueda cosecharse. En algunos casos, las semillas sembradas germinan según lo esperado. En otros,el porcentaje de germinación de las semillas es bastante bajo. Este artículo...
    Seeds Seed Saving JCB

  8. Crop Protection and Seed Saving

    20/7/2008 Topics briefy addressed: Nematode management. Seed inoculants to maximize the ability ofleguminous plants to fix nitrogen. Bean weevils controlled by tumbling the beans. Controlling seed storage conditions. Saving your own vegetable seeds. Neem leaf tea or neem seed oil to discourageinsect...
    Seed Saving Neem Green Manures Tephrosia Owls Bean Weevils Seed Inoculants Onion Nematodes Seed Storage JCB

  9. Yuca (mandioca, guacamota, casabe)

    La yuca puede cultivarse en casi cualquier parte de las zonas tropicales, pero es muy sensible a las heladas. Puede sobrevivir en condiciones secas durante un período de tiempo muy largo y seguir produciendo una buena cosecha. Puede tener un rendimiento extremadamente alto.
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  10. Agricultura en Zonas Áridas

    In every region of the world it is necessary to find or develop appropriate techniques for agriculture. A large part of the surface of the world is arid, characterized as too dry for conventional rain fed agriculture. Yet, millions of people live in such regions, and if current trends in...
    Dryland Farming Arid Crops JCB