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Utilizing biodiversity of traditional African vegetable species in Madagascar

 

Key Facts

FUNDING SCHEME ICON
FUNDING SCHEME
Scoping
VALUE ICON
VALUE
£4,970
WHERE ICON
WHERE
Madagascar

Summary

The objective of the scoping trip is to (i) collect basic data on the diversity of traditional (=indigenous) vegetables in Madagascar, (ii) to learn about current practice of their conservation and utilization, and (iii) to explore opportunities for their sustainable use to support local populations in improving food and nutritional security.
 
Status Current
Reference DARSC182
Round 23
Start 01/04/2017
End 31/03/2018

Project Leader


Project Partners
University of Antananarivo, FOFIFA Madagascar National Center for Applied Research on Rural Development


Regions
Sub-Saharan Africa

Countries
Madagascar