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Biodiversity & Agriculture

EDITORS' CORNER

Editorial
Increasing the compatibility of agriculture and biodiversity
E. Small
Page: 2
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
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ARTICLES

Article
Global biodiversity - The source of new crops
E. Small & P. M. Catling
Pages: 3-7
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
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The value of taxonomy to biodiversity and agriculture
Chris Lyal, Paul Kirk, David Smith & Richard Smith
Pages: 8-13
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforThe value of taxonomy to biodiversity and agriculture | References | PDF (790.1 KB)
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Sustaining livestock biodiversity - from assessment to action
Dafydd Pilling, David Boerma, Beate Scherf & Irene Hoffmann
Pages: 14-18
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforSustaining livestock biodiversity - from assessment to action | References | PDF (437.2 KB)
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Article
Ecosystems and the value of adjacent protected areas to agriculture
Waltraud Kugler & Elli Broxham Stahl
Pages: 19-22
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforEcosystems and the value of adjacent protected areas to agriculture | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Article
The maintenance of crop genetic diversity on farm: Supporting the Convention on Biological Diversity's Programme of Work on Agricultural Biodiversity
Devra I. Jarvis & Toby Hodgkin
Pages: 23-28
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforThe maintenance of crop genetic diversity on farm: Supporting the Convention on Biological Diversity's Programme of Work on Agricultural Biodiversity | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Benefits of sward diversity for agricultural grasslands
A. Lüscher, J. A. Finn, J. Connolly, M. T. Sebastià, R. Collins, M. Fothergill, C. Porqueddu, C. Brophy, O. Huguenin-Elie, L. Kirwan, D. Nyfeler & A. Helgadóttir
Pages: 29-32
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
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Article
Organic agriculture enhances agrobiodiversity
Cristina Grandi
Pages: 33-35
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforOrganic agriculture enhances agrobiodiversity | References | PDF (662.5 KB)
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Biodiversity, nutrition and livelihoods in aquatic rice-based ecosystems
Matthias Halwart
Pages: 36-40
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforBiodiversity, nutrition and livelihoods in aquatic rice-based ecosystems | References | PDF (889.1 KB)
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Article
The effectiveness of participatory plant breeding as a tool to capitalize on agrobiodiversity in developing countries
C. J.M. Almekinders, S. Humphries & A. von Lossau
Pages: 41-44
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforThe effectiveness of participatory plant breeding as a tool to capitalize on agrobiodiversity in developing countries | References | PDF (396.7 KB)
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Opportunity for conserving and utilizing agrobiodiversity through agroforestry in Southern Africa
Paxie W. Chirwa, Festus K. Akinnifesi, Gudeta Sileshi, Stephen Syampungani, Felix K. Kalaba & Oluyede C. Ajayi
Pages: 45-48
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforOpportunity for conserving and utilizing agrobiodiversity through agroforestry in Southern Africa | References | PDF (686.2 KB)
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Article
Diversity in local rice germplasm and rice farming: A case study of Thailand
Benjavan Rerkasem
Pages: 49-51
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforDiversity in local rice germplasm and rice farming: A case study of Thailand | References | PDF (564.5 KB)
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Article
Ecoregions with crop wild relatives are less well protected
Sue Stolton, Tim Boucher, Nigel Dudley, Jonathan Hoekstra, Nigel Maxted & Shelagh Kell
Pages: 52-55
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
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Article
Reconciling genetic resources and local knowledge conservation and livelihoods enhancement in research and development: Experiences of Bioversity International in Sub-Saharan Africa
P. Maundu & Y. Morimoto
Pages: 56-60
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforReconciling genetic resources and local knowledge conservation and livelihoods enhancement in research and development: Experiences of Bioversity International in Sub-Saharan Africa | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Article
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi - An underground resource for sustainable upland agriculture
N. Yimyam, S. Youpensuk, J. Wongmo, A. Kongpan, B. Rerkasem & K. Rerkasem
Pages: 61-63
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforArbuscular mycorrhizal fungi - An underground resource for sustainable upland agriculture | References | PDF (517.6 KB)
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Article
Towards sustainable management of soil biodiversity in agricultural landscapes in Africa
Gudeta Sileshi, Festus K. Akinnifesi, Oluyede C. Ajayi, Sebastian Chakeredza, Simon Mng'omba & Betserai Isaac Nyoka
Pages: 64-67
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforTowards sustainable management of soil biodiversity in agricultural landscapes in Africa | References | PDF (726 KB)
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Article
Genebanks in the post-genomic age: Emerging roles and anticipated uses
Christina Walters, Gayle M. Volk & Christopher M. Richards
Pages: 68-71
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforGenebanks in the post-genomic age: Emerging roles and anticipated uses | References | PDF (659.2 KB)
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Article
Domestication and conservation of indigenous Miombo fruit trees for improving rural livelihoods in southern Africa
Festus K. Akinnifesi, Gudeta Sileshi, Oluyede C. Ajayi, Paxie W. Chirwa, Simon Mng'omba, Sebastian Chakeredza & Betserai I. Nyoka
Pages: 72-74
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforDomestication and conservation of indigenous Miombo fruit trees for improving rural livelihoods in southern Africa | References | PDF (727 KB)
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Article
Towards protecting soil biodiversity in Europe: The EU thematic strategy for soil protection
Luca Montanarella
Pages: 75-77
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforTowards protecting soil biodiversity in Europe: The EU thematic strategy for soil protection | References | PDF (556.9 KB)
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Article
Agrodiversity in the traditional agrosystems of the Rif mountains (north of Morocco)
Younes Hmimsa & Mohammed Ater
Pages: 78-81
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforAgrodiversity in the traditional agrosystems of the Rif mountains (north of Morocco) | References | PDF (853 KB)
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Article
Benefits of biodiversity conservation to agriculture and rural livelihoods
Katrina Brandon, Will R. Turner, Götz Schroth & Mohamed Bakarr
Pages: 82-85
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforBenefits of biodiversity conservation to agriculture and rural livelihoods | References | PDF (673.6 KB)
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Article
Pollinating Flies (Diptera): A major contribution to plant diversity and agricultural production
Axel Ssymank, C. A. Kearns, Thomas Pape & F. Christian Thompson
Pages: 86-89
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforPollinating Flies (Diptera): A major contribution to plant diversity and agricultural production | References | PDF (536.8 KB)
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Article
Developing result-orientated payment schemes for environmental services in grasslands: Results from two case studies in North-western Germany
Elke Bertke, Sebastian Klimek & Burghard Wittig
Pages: 91-95
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforDeveloping result-orientated payment schemes for environmental services in grasslands: Results from two case studies in North-western Germany | References | PDF (771 KB)
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Article
A predictive model of local agricultural biodiversity management in Southern Cameroon
A. W. Mala, J. C. Geldenhuys & R. Prabhu
Pages: 96-101
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
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Pacific Island agrobiodiversity and ethnobiodiversity: A foundation for sustainable Pacific I0sland life
R. R. Thaman
Pages: 102-110
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
AbstractforPacific Island agrobiodiversity and ethnobiodiversity: A foundation for sustainable Pacific I0sland life | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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SPECIES BY SPECIES

Article
BLOSSOMING TREASURES OF BIODIVERSITY
14. Grass Pea (Lathyrus sativus) Can a last resort food become a first choice?
E. Small & P. M. Catling
Pages: 111-115
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
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Original Articles

Article
BIODIVERSITY NEWS
Pages: 117-124
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
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Book Reviews

Book Review
BOOK REVIEWS
Yves Plante & Andy Hamilton
Pages: 126-128
Published online: 12 Dec 2011
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