Publications by authors named "Srinivasulu Rajendran"
Article Synopsis
- Seed systems research is really important for reaching goals that help end hunger and improve nutrition, but it's challenging to get new seeds to different farmers.
- A group of over 50 scientists found gaps in knowledge about how seeds for crops like bananas and potatoes are used and suggested ways to improve how we think about and help these seed systems.
- They believe that working better together between researchers and farmers can help more farmers use newer seed varieties, which would lead to better crops and food for everyone.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, sweetpotato pre-basic seed is multiplied in screenhouses using a sterilized soil substrate. This is expensive and unsustainable. The use of sand substrate with a fertigation system ("sandponics"), is an alternative.
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