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African elders’ knowledge vital to climate-proof global crops

Year: 2020

Type: other

Abstract: Village elders in Africa played a crucial role in a global seed-collecting project that aims to bolster food security in a changing climate. Through cross-breeding common crops with their wild relatives, scientists plan to create strains that are better able to cope with higher temperatures and extreme weather.

Source: MELSpace (ICARDA (The International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas))

Author: Maina Waruru

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture

Subfield: Anthropology

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Climate action, Partnerships for the goals, Life on land

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3213961012

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