Introduction of indigenous vegetables in the vegetable agroforestry (VAF) system in Lantapan watershed, Philippines
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2008
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The collaborative project between AVRDC and TMPEGS-Philippines under the sponsorship of USAID-SANREM CRSP aims to introduce indigenous vegetable (Iv) germplasm to the agroforestry system in Lantapan watershed, identifying vegetable varieties suitable for cultivation with trees. Introduction of Ivs could enhance plant biodiversity in the area, leading to diversification of farmers' production systems and raising household incomes. Using different kinds of Ivs also could improve family nutrition.
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Field days, Small-scale farming, Demonstrations, Gender, Sustainable agriculture, Agroforestry, Adoption of innovations, Tree crops, Indigenous vegetables, Amaranth, Roselle, Malunggay, Bago, Katuray, Alikway, Vegetable agroforestry systems
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Presented at 2008 SANREM CRSP Annual Meeting, Los BaƱos, Philippines, 26-28 May 2008