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Identification and quantification of selected metabolites in differently pigmented leaves of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivars harvested at mature and bolting stages

open access: yesBMC Chemistry, 2019
Background Identification and screening of cultivars rich in bioactive phytoconstituents can be potentially useful to make nutrient-dense dishes and in medicinal formulations. In this study, we have identified, characterized and quantified caffeoylquinic
Awraris Derbie Assefa   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The power of argument: Enhancing citizen’s valuation of and attitude towards agricultural biodiversity

open access: yesInternational Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2019
Agrobiodiversity has been decreasing substantially in Europe. Social scientific research in this area has paid limited attention to how citizens value agrobiodiversity and its decline, and how these valuations can be influenced.
Hens Runhaar   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Correlation of Carotenoids Content and ASTA Values of Pepper (Capsicum chinense) Genetic Resources

open access: yesHorticulturae, 2022
In this study, 226 Capsicum chinense genetic resources were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography and a spectrophotometer to measure and compare their carotenoid content and American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) color values ...
Ho-Cheol Ko   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

AGROBIODIVERSITY: CONSERVATION, THREATS, CHALLENGES, AND STRATEGIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

open access: yesAgroLife Scientific Journal, 2023
The conservation of agrobiodiversity begins by its characterisation to know it. On this knowledge, we must study the interactions of the different species with their abiotic and biotic context.
Mario X. Ruiz-González, O. Vicente
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Variability of Anthocyanin Concentrations, Total Metabolite Contents and Antioxidant Activities in Adzuki Bean Cultivars

open access: yesAntioxidants, 2022
In this study, adzuki bean cultivars including Arari, Chilbopat, Geomguseul, and Hongeon were recently cultivated, and the concentrations of seven individual anthocyanins were determined in their seed coats for the first time. Moreover, the variations of
Kebede Taye Desta   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Agrobiodiversity: The living library [PDF]

open access: yesNature, 2017
Wild and heirloom plants are giving major crop varieties, and the global food system, a genetic makeover.
openaire   +2 more sources

Scaling Up Pro-Poor Agrobiodiversity Interventions as a Development Option

open access: yesSustainability, 2023
Pro-poor interventions that use agrobiodiversity for development actions are widely considered relevant only at small scales. Agrobiodiversity interventions are often left out of national-level/large-scale development planning.
Agnès Bernis-Fonteneau   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Identification of Vicia Species Native to South Korea Using Molecular and Morphological Characteristics

open access: yesFrontiers in Plant Science, 2021
Recently, within the Fabaceae family, the Vicia genus has been recognized for its vital role in sustainable agriculture. Vicia species are economically important grain and forage crops. However, the presence of complex morphological characteristics makes
Seahee Han   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Examining linkages among multiple sustainable development outcomes: does the productive safety net program increase on-farm agrobiodiversity?

open access: yesEnvironment, Development and Sustainability, 2023
In Ethiopia, on-farm agrobiodiversity and the Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP) play a key role in building smallholders’ resilience. However, the impact of PSNP on on-farm agrobiodiversity is not yet well investigated.
M. Kozicka   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Diversifying agriculture in post-conflict areas: 7 things we can change [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Agricultural biodiversity is central to current and future food and nutrition and security needs in Uganda. Unfortunately, in some parts of the country, such as Teso and Acholi sub regions, which faced up to two decades of conflict, this diversity is ...
Baganizi, Mary   +2 more
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