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Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity: Securing Livelihoods in Dryland Areas (Earthscan Research Editions) by Alessandra Giuliani; Bioversity International is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Developing Markets for Agrobiodiversity: Securing Livelihoods in Dryland Areas (Earthscan Research Editions) about?

This wonderful book demonstrates how rural livelihoods - as well as diets, health and ways of life - are enhanced by the so-called neglected and underutilized plant species which, in the books Syrian case study, include such deliciously interesting things as capers, laurel, jujube and figs. Using value chain analysis the author illuminates the opportunities for strengthening arid land economies with attention to such species, while simultaneously maintaining the diversity and integrity of those plant genomes, landscapes and cultures. And keeping the world worth tasting. KEN WILSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CHRISTENSEN FUND Alexandra Giuliani delivers a convincing and very practical account of how biodiversity products derived from neglected and underutilized plant species enter the markets in Syria. By highlighting the value of these plant products for the family income and health status of marginal farmer families in rural drylands and semi-arid areas, she brings the message home as to why it is so important to maintain biodiversity of the genetic resources not by protection alone, but rather through their judicious use. KATHARINA JENNY, SENIOR ADVISOR, FEDERAL DEPARTMENT

Author

Alessandra Giuliani; Bioversity International

Publisher

Routledge

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9781136568275

Subjects

Marketing, Nature, Management