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Key descriptors for Sclerocarya birrea (marula)

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Nairobi, Kenya ;

Pages 20 p.

Author Chege J., Muchugi A., Nyoka B.I., Kang’ethe S., Jamnadass R., Cognetti de Martiis S., Cerutti A.L., Alercia A.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This Descriptor list consists of an initial minimum set of characterization and evaluation descriptors for Sclerocarya birrea. This strategic set aims at facilitating access to and utilization of this African indigenous fruit tree. It does not exclude the addition of other descriptors at a later date. The strategic set of data standards is designed to facilitate access to and utilization of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture information. Together with passport information, descriptors are critical to the effective sharing of characterization and evaluation data and to the efficient use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

Statutory body / Meeting title International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA)

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Chege J., Muchugi A., Nyoka B.I., Kang’ethe S., Jamnadass R., Cognetti de Martiis S., Cerutti A.L., Alercia A. 2021. Key descriptors for Sclerocarya birrea (marula). World Agroforestry, Nairobi, Kenya and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy.


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