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保护涉县旱作梯田农业系统的农业生物多样性
本案例研究聚焦于中国涉县旱作梯田农业系统的农业生物多样性。它突出了传统农作物品种的保护与利用的实际经验，包括171种作物品种，如粮食作物、蔬菜、水果、油料作物和药用植物。
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Participatory plant breeding: Cases studies from rural China
This publication reflects on the development of Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) over the past two decades. The book brings together PPB pioneers, including a group of Chinese professionals who adapted the approach to new regions and crops.
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Community seed banks: Examples from China
This article presents three case studies of community seed banks in rural China, each playing a key role in agrobiodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture.
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Alb-Leisa: Cultivating and marketing an old lentil variety in the Swabian Alb region
The Alb-Leisa is an old lentil variety cultivated by the Öko-Erzeugergemeinschaft Alb-Leisa, a cooperative in the Swabian Alb region. Known for its exceptional quality and rich flavor, this heirloom lentil has been traditionally grown in the region for centuries.
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Binkel wheat: Reviving an ancient grain in Alpine and Pre-Alpine regions
This case study focuses on the EUREGIO-supported project to revitalize the ancient grain Binkel wheat, historically grown in the Alpine and Pre-Alpine regions.
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Old vegetable varieties in Berlin-Brandenburg: From seed bank to retail
This case study highlights efforts in Berlin-Brandenburg to preserve and market old vegetable varieties through collaboration between organic farms, universities, and the VERN association.
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Lippische Palme: Creating value in agriculture and preserving regional cultural assets
This case study highlights how the “Lippische Palme,” a traditional kale variety from Germany’s Lippe region, is being preserved and revitalized through the efforts of a local organic farmer.
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Swabian Squarehead Wheat: Combining regionality, biodiversity, and good taste
This case study highlights how a local bakery in southern Germany collaborates with farmers and scientists to revive Swabian Squarehead Wheat, an endangered traditional crop.
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Lessons learned: Genetic diversity hotspots in Europe
This report includes case studies from five genetically diverse landscapes in Europe and beyond, showcasing practical management approaches and the dependencies between domains.
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Champagne rye: Reviving production in Upper Lusatia
This case study highlights the successful re-cultivation and valorization of champagne rye within a regional value chain.