Farmers’ Variety Perception and Selection Criteria in Kitui, Eastern Province of Kenya

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2011-06

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Bioversity International has been implementing a project in Kitui, Kenya which assesses farmers’ agrobiodiversity management practices. As part of this research, agrobiodiversity surveys were conducted in 16 villages spread over Kitui Central and Mwingi South districts of Eastern Province, Kenya. The poster provides a snapshot of the study site, agroecology, methodology, crop varieties and seed sources. Results show yields may not always be the main driver of selection; other factors include preparation of special traditional recipes, and cultural uses.

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Student poster

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BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, KENYA, SEED COLLECTION, FARMERS, POSTER, SOUTH OF SAHARA, BIODIVERSITY, CROP DIVERSIFICATION

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/49102

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (Ecohealth) / Résultats de recherches (Écosanté)