The roles of community seed banks in climate change adaption. Issue 3 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vernooy, Ronnie; Sthapit, Bhuwon; Otieno, Gloria; Shrestha, Pitambar; Gupta, Arnab
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 27:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 316
• Page End: 327
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: Environment (built and natural) – Agriculture -- Climate change -- Food security; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2017.1294653
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Although community level seed-saving initiatives have been around for about 30 years, until recently they have received little attention in the scientific literature on climate change adaptation and plant genetic resources. Based on research experiences from various countries, this article argues that community seed banks can enhance the resilience of farmers, in particular of communities and households most affected by climate change. Community seed banks can secure improved access to, and availability of, diverse, locally adapted crops and varieties, and enhance related indigenous knowledge and skills in plant management, including seed selection, treatment, storage, multiplication, and distribution.