scholarly journals Neglected and underutilized crop species in Kabare and Walungu territories, Eastern D.R. Congo: Identification, uses and socio-economic importance

2021 ◽  
pp. 100234
Author(s):  
Jean M. Mondo ◽  
Géant B. Chuma ◽  
Pecos B. Kwalya ◽  
Sébastien A. Balagizi ◽  
Serge S. Ndjadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Importance ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
Underutilized Crop

Economic importance and consumer preferences for neglected and underutilized crop species in Karnataka

2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 135 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.P. Naveena ◽  
Shaikh Mohd Mouzam ◽  
Veerabhadrappa Bellundagi
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
Underutilized Crop

Agricultural sustainability and underutilized crop species in southern Italy

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. B. Polignano ◽  
G. Laghetti ◽  
B. Margiotta ◽  
P. Perrino
Keyword(s):  
Southern Italy ◽  
Agricultural Sustainability ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
Underutilized Crop

Genetic diversity in African yam bean accessions based on AFLP markers: towards a platform for germplasm improvement and utilization

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. D. Adewale ◽  
I. Vroh-Bi ◽  
D. J. Dumet ◽  
S. Nnadi ◽  
O. B. Kehinde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fragment Length Polymorphism ◽  
Aflp Markers ◽  
Fixation Index ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
Phenotypic Profile ◽  
African Yam Bean ◽  
Expected Heterozygosity ◽  
Underutilized Crop ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
The Mean

Accurate knowledge of intra-specific diversity of underutilized crop species is a prerequisite for their genetic improvement and utilization. The diversity of 77 accessions of African yam bean (AYB, Sphenostylis stenocarpa) was assessed by amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers. A total of EcoRI/MseI primer pairs were selected and 227 AFLP bands were generated, of which 59(26%) were found to be polymorphic in the 77 accessions of AYB. The most efficient primer combination for polymorphic detection was E-ACT/M-CAG with a polymorphic efficiency of 85.5%, while the least efficient was E-AGC/M-CAG with a polymorphic efficiency of 80.6%. The Jaccard genetic distance among the accessions of AYB ranged between 0.048 and 0.842 with a mean of 0.444. TSs98 and TSs104B were found to be the most similar accessions with a genetic similarity of 0.952. The neighbour-joining dendrogram grouped the 77 accessions of AYB into four distinct clusters comprising 8, 20, 21 and 28 accessions. The major clustering of the accessions was not related to their geographical origin. Cluster I was found to be the most diverse. The mean fixation index (0.203) and the mean expected heterozygosity (0.284) revealed a broad genetic base of the AYB accessions. The same germplasm set was previously evaluated for several agro-morphological traits. As the collection of additional AYB germplasm continues, the phenotypic profile, the clustering of the accessions and the AFLP primer combinations from this study can be used to augment breeding programmes.

scholarly journals A Global Systematic Review on Biology, Production Constraints and Uses of Cyperus exculentus L. (Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species): Implications for Valorization.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghislain Comlan Akabassi ◽  
Koffi Kibalou Palanga ◽  
Elie Antoine Padonou ◽  
Yao Dodzi Dagnon ◽  
Koffi Tozo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Evolutionary Biology ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
Production Constraints ◽  
Underutilized Crop ◽  
Cultivated Plant ◽  
Future Research Directions

Food security relies mainly on a few major crop such as wheat, maize, rice and yam. Many of the cultivated plant such as Cyperus exculentus are still considered invasive plants and are neglected and underutilized. In the perspective to valorization of the species, this systematic review aimed at identifying the biology, production constraints and uses of tigernut for future research directions. Extensive searches were carried out and studies were screened and extracted using established systematic review methods. A total of 175 papers met the inclusion criteria. Approximately 52% and 21.71% of the studies were undertaken in Europe and Africa respectively. Most of the papers reviewed for the study were published between [2010-2015[. The review highlighted the critical research gaps in genetic diversity using SSR makers and evolutionary biology. Further, production constraints and solution approaches for the promotion of the species were the other gaps identified in the reviewed studies. Production constraints were specifically related to the insufficient mineral fertilizers and difficult in harvesting. Tigernut is used in more fields such as food, medicinal, cosmetic, biofuel and fishing and fish breeding. Such investigations would help in decision-making and elaboration of breeding strategies, and advancing steps towards sustainable use of the species.

Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species: Are They Future Smart Crops in Fighting Poverty, Hunger and Malnutrition Under Changing Climate?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-50
Author(s):  
Akbar Hossain ◽  
Mst. Tanjina Islam ◽  
Sagar Maitra ◽  
Debjyoti Majumder ◽  
Sourav Garai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crop Species ◽  
Changing Climate ◽  
Underutilized Crop

scholarly journals Application of the Resource-based Theory (RBT) to Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUCS) and the opportunities they present for rural household food security: The Ghana context

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-54
Author(s):  
F. BAA-POKU
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Rural Household ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
The Core ◽  
Neglected Crops ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Underutilized Crop ◽  
Resource Based Theory

Notwithstanding the many criticisms of the core propositions of the theory, the RBT has found many applications in various disciplines. In this paper, the author applies the core principles of the theory to highlight a strategic plant genetic resource available to farmers and agricultural practitioners in Ghana. While a number of different theoretical positions can contribute to an understanding of the concept and relevance of these often neglected crops, the RBT is used as a lens to analyse and provide some perspectives on the NUCS advantage. The intention is to create a sense of urgency among relevant stakeholders in Ghana’s agricultural sector on the need to fully embrace this critical ‘internal’ resource’ in its effort at addressing the constraints to food insecurity among rural households. The paper concludes with the author’s own perspectives and recommendations. Citation: F. Baa-Poku. Application of the Resource-based Theory (RBT) to Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUCS) and the opportunities they present for rural household food security: The Ghana Context. 2020; 5(1): 1－10. Received: (February 12, 2020) Accepted: (March 31, 2020

scholarly journals Plant Resistance to Abiotic Stresses

Plants ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Cecilia D. Costa ◽  
Jill M. Farrant
Keyword(s):  
Abiotic Stresses ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
Regional Food ◽  
Orphan Crops ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Underutilized Crop ◽  
Food Shortages ◽  
New Varieties ◽  
Climate Crisis

Extreme weather events are one of the biggest dangers posed by climate breakdown. As the temperatures increase, droughts and desertification will render whole regions inhospitable to agriculture. At the same time, other regions might suffer significant crop losses due to floods. Usually, regional food shortages can be covered by surpluses from elsewhere on the planet. However, the climate breakdown could trigger sustained food supply disruptions globally. Therefore, it is necessary to develop more stress-resilient crop alternatives by both breeding new varieties and promoting underutilized crop species (orphan crops). The articles in this special issue cover responses of staple crops and orphan crops to abiotic stresses relevant under the climate breakdown, such as heat, water, high salinity, nitrogen, and heavy metal stresses. This information will certainly complement a toolkit that can help inform, support, and influence the design of measures to deal with the climate crisis.

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