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  1. African Okra

    Abelmoschus caillei originated and is now grown mostly in West and Central Africawhere it has become an important vegetable crop. This species of okra is particularly popular with subsistence farmers as it can produce a food crop year round, has a higher market value as it is available in the dry...
    Garden Vegetables JCB

  2. BPN #5 - Seed Storage in the Tropics

    Tài Nguyên Chính
    22-03-2016 Yearly production of grains, pulses, and vegetables depends on a reliable supply of quality seed. This is true for the farmer growing a crop to feed their family as well as for the agricultural worker evaluating and growing out seeds of a new crop species or variety that could improve lives. In...
    Seed Storage Seed Germination Seed Bank JCB

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Improving Farm-based Seed Selection and Storage

    08-02-2017 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

  7. Về Ngân Hàng Hạt Giống ECHO Toàn Cầu

    Mục tiêu của Ngân hàng Hạt giống ECHO toàn cầu là làm một nguồn cung cấp cho những nhân viên phát triển muốn thử nghiệm các loại cây trồng ít được sử dụng trong lúc họ làm việc để cải thiện cuộc sống của những nông dân sản xuất nhỏ lẻ và người làm vườn.
    Seed Bank JCB

  8. TN #39 Introducing New Seeds Overseas

    Tài Nguyên Chính
    21-01-2000 ECHO is frequently asked, by groups or individuals from North America, to suggest vegetable seeds to take with them on short trips overseas. Often the group is a “work team” that is being sent by a church. Someone with the group they are going to visit has asked them to bring vegetable seeds. Or...
    Vegetables Seed Sources Seed Selection Gardening Seeds JCB

  9. Creating a Low-Cost Seed Dryer for Use in Local Seed Banks

    Tài Nguyên Chính
    This article is from ECHO Asia Note # 31. Saving your own seeds can be a cost-effective way to access crop seed for future planting and to help maintain the planet’s plant biodiversity. Whether you plant your own saved seeds, give them away to friends and neighbors, or distribute them through...
    Seed Bank Seed Drying Seeds JCB Asia

  10. On-Farm Seed Priming

    20-04-2004 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