Recent research papers published by AVRDC authors
Plant breeders globally face uncertain estimates of future increases in annual air temperatures. In particular, lack of location-specific estimates in the next 25 years is likely to hinder their attempts to incorporate additional heat tolerance and pest resistance into new varieties.
To enhance the access of breeders to the diversity of mungbean, core and mini core collections have been established.
Smallholders tend to grow more traditional vegetables than larger-farm operators. Thus, more attention should be given to reducing production and its associated transaction costs by ensuring timely access to quality certified seeds, ensuring optimal use of inputs and increasing labour productivity, particularly for smallholders.
Luffa aphid-borne yellows virus (LABYV) was proposed as the name for a previously undescribed polerovirus based on partial genome sequences obtained from samples of cucurbit plants collected in Thailand between 2008 and 2013.
Greater investment is needed in the development of integrated pest management in the long-term, and health problems may be reduced in the short-term by raising awareness among farmers regarding the risks they are exposing themselves to, as well as by promoting good agricultural practices.