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  1. Fruits of Warm Climates

    Julia Frances Morton This 505 page book is an exceptionally exhaustive source of information on tropical and subtropical fruits. It is a well-illustrated and very readable, practical guide for those interested in growing tropical and subtropical fruits either for the home garden or commercially. The fruits are...
    634.091 MOR | PI.006

  2. Training of Trainers Manual on the Operation, Maintenance and Repair of Farm Machinery

    Jelle Van Loon and Mayling Flores Rojas This training of trainers (ToT) manual aims to provide insights into the operation, maintenance and basic repair of farm machinery. It provides an overview of the main concepts of equipment that can facilitate sustainable agriculture practices, with examples and guidelines on the topic. Its...

  3. Community Seed Banks Origins, Evolution and Prospects

    Ronnie Vernooy et al Despite 25 years of history and the rapid growth in number, organizational diversity and geographical coverage of community seed banks, recognition of their roles and contributions has remained scanty. This book reviews their history, evolution, experiences, successes and failures, challenges and...
    631.521 VER

  4. Biodiversity for Food, and Nutrition

    Edited by Danny Hunter, Teresa Borelli and Eliot Gee This book examines the challenges and impacts of poor diets and nutrition from current food systems and the potential contribution of biodiversity and ecosystem services in addressing these problems.

  5. Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity in Sustainable Food Systems

    Editor: Arwen Bailey A new book which summarizes the most recent evidence on how to use agrobiodiversity to provide nutritious foods through harnessing natural processes. What people are saying about the book “With a host of case studies, facts and figures about this growing area of research, this is a must-read for...

  6. Agroforestry in rice-production landscapes in Southeast Asia : a practical manual

    Wangpakapattanawong, Prasit ; Finlayson ; Oborn, Ingrid ; et al. 92 pp : ill. [ Gift of Dr Abram Bicksler Jan 24, 2023 ] This publication represents an output of work conducted on trees outside forests (TOF) as part of Regional Rice Initiative (RRI) Phase 2. It provides practical information on the status, benefits and techniques related the use of TOF in rice...
    634.9 FAO

  7. Agrobioversity, School Gardens, and Healthy Diets

    by Hunter, D; Monville-Oro, E.; Burgos, B.; Rogel, C.N.; Calub, B.; Gonsalves, J. and Lauridsen, N. (eds.) This book critically assesses the role of agrobiodiversity in school gardens and its contribution to diversifying diets, promoting healthy eating habits and improving nutrition among schoolchildren as well as other benefits relating to climate change adaptation, ecoliteracy and greening school...

  8. Good Beekeeping Practices for Sustainable Apiculture

    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations *Available as Download Only Bees provide a critical link in the maintenance of ecosystems, pollination. They play a major role in maintaining biodiversity, ensuring the survival of many plants, enhancing forest regeneration, providing sustainability and adaptation to climate change and improving...

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