Innovative approaches to integrating gender into conventional maize breeding: lessons from the Seed Production Technology for Africa project

Innovative approaches to integrating gender into conventional maize breeding: lessons from the Seed Production Technology for Africa project

The integration of gender concerns in crop breeding programs aims to improve the suitability and appeal of new varieties to both women and men, in response to concerns about unequal adoption of improved seed. However, few conventional breeding programs have sought to center social inclusion concerns...

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Main Authors: Rachel C. Voss, Jill E. Cairns, Michael Olsen, Francisca Ndinda Muteti, George Magambo Kanyenji, Esnath Hamadziripi, Dickson Ligeyo, Kingstone Mashingaidze, Sarah Collinson, Susan Wanderi, Vincent Woyengo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Sociology
Subjects:
gender
crop breeding
on-farm trials
social inclusion
tricot
citizen science
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2023.1254595/full

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