Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava

The article explores the concept of dual-purpose crops, specifically focusing on cassava, and the importance of breeding these crops to meet diverse needs. It examines whether these crops should be prioritized in breeding efforts, considering the demand for both food and industrial use. By aligning...

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Autor principal: Newby, Jonathan
Formato: Blog Post
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173191
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description The article explores the concept of dual-purpose crops, specifically focusing on cassava, and the importance of breeding these crops to meet diverse needs. It examines whether these crops should be prioritized in breeding efforts, considering the demand for both food and industrial use. By aligning breeding programs with market segments and farmer requirements, the article discusses the value of prioritizing traits that serve multiple purposes. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need for collaboration among researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders to optimize crop development for broader applications.
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spelling CGSpace1731912025-02-19T01:58:18Z Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava Newby, Jonathan cassava plant breeding market segmentation production functions The article explores the concept of dual-purpose crops, specifically focusing on cassava, and the importance of breeding these crops to meet diverse needs. It examines whether these crops should be prioritized in breeding efforts, considering the demand for both food and industrial use. By aligning breeding programs with market segments and farmer requirements, the article discusses the value of prioritizing traits that serve multiple purposes. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need for collaboration among researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders to optimize crop development for broader applications. 2024-06-28 2025-02-19T01:58:17Z 2025-02-19T01:58:17Z Blog Post https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173191 en Open Access CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence Newby, J. 2024. "Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava". CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence. Published on 28 June 2024. https://www.cgiar.org/news-events/news/are-dual-purpose-crops-a-breeding-priority-the-case-of-cassava/
spellingShingle cassava
plant breeding
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production functions
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Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava
title Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava
title_full Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava
title_fullStr Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava
title_full_unstemmed Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava
title_short Are dual purpose crops a breeding priority? The case of cassava
title_sort are dual purpose crops a breeding priority the case of cassava
topic cassava
plant breeding
market segmentation
production functions
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