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2021

Book chapter

Neglected and underutilized species for sustainable food and nutrition security and role of conservation in Mexico - Status and priorities for their conservation and sustainable use.

Ulian, Tiziana ; Pritchard, Hugh W. ; Casas, Alejandro ; Mattana, Efisio ; Liu, Udayangani. …
Sustainable food , Plant conservation , Orphan crops, Mexico, Underutilised crops, and Food security
2019

Journal article

Assessing seed desiccation responses of native trees in the Caribbean

Native trees from the Caribbean were tested for seed desiccation responses, by adapting the “100-seed test” protocol. Ninety-seven seed lots of 91 species were collected in the Dominican Republic and tested for germination immediately after collecting, and after drying and moist storage. Seed desiccation sensitivity was assessed as a continuous...

Mattana, Efisio ; Peguero, Brígido ; Di Sacco, Alice ; Agramonte, Wilvin ; Encarnación Castillo, Wilkin Rafael …
Seed mass, Orthodox seeds, Seed moisture content, Recalcitrant seeds, Ex situ conservation, and Seed collections management