Improving the identification, handling and storage of “difficult” seeds ...

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- Seed selection
- Phytosanitory issues
- Seed quality
Develop linkages between genebank (ex situ) and farmers (on –farm)
Sensitise farmers, public sector, private sector etc on importance of maintaining indigenous
varieties/crops. (nutritive value, medicinal value, basic material for developing new varieties.
Reintroduction of germplasm
Involve farmers in variety selection and their contribution should be acknowledged.
4. Top 5 equipment needs
▪ Driers
▪ Freezers
▪ Moister analyzers
▪ Incubators
▪ Vacuum pump and sealers
5. Recommendations
▪ Hold similar two workshops to review and assess progress of the project either at regional or
continent level…
- Mid way
- End of
▪ Sustainable training should rank high in the project
▪ Priority should be given to countries with lower level of implementation of PGR conservation
activities.
▪ Strengthen collaboration between regional, country networks and other partners
▪ The project to recommend the need to strengthen agro-biodiversity conservation to policy
makers in different countries through the focal points
▪ International organizations to promote awareness of this project in decision-makers about policy
issues that affect technical issues
▪ Participants to initiate domestication of international instruments affecting conservation of plant
genetic resources e g. the International Treaty to attract the attention of policy-makers
▪ International organisations to play a supportive role
These are really difficult seeds that need immediate attention before we lose them. Let’s act now
otherwise our grand children will have very few options for survival.