A recent project in Central Asia focused on conservation of the unique high diversity of wild and cultivated fruit species in Central Asia and enhancing farmers’ production and livelihood strategies. Read more about Bioversity International’s work in Asia Pacific Oceania
http://www.bioversityinternational.org/about-us/where-we-carry-out-research/asia-pacific-oceania/
Thanks to all the partners and funders who supported the project.
15. Total number of Fruit tree varieties used (or the pool of available fruit tree diversity) in different production management spaces in Central Asia (5 countries)
17. Household Richness vs Evenness Above the line: Higher dominance with much richness at low frequencies: Below the line: More even frequency distribution of fruit varieties:
Increased Knowledge Crop diversification and sustainable agriculture Dietary and cultural diversity (better lifelong health, lower mortality, decrease in diseases, culinary preferences, local food, traditions ) Marketing and adding value (increase of income, access to fresh, high-quality local food products) Preservation of traditional knowledge and skills on cultivation and use