Farmers�?? participatory selection of common bean varieties in diversity fairs: a varietal introduction alternative

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Sandra Miranda

Abstract

The results from farmers�?? participatory varietal
selection of two bean diversity fairs celebrated in different
Cuban rural communities as well as the analysis of farmers�??
criteria to perform the selection process are presented in this
paper. Participatory varietal selection proved to be a single,
fast and efficient way for introducing a large number of bean
varieties showing good behaviour under local conditions. Also,
farmers demonstrated to be very able of selecting their
favourite varieties in a wide range, which in turn show better
agronomical characteristics in terms of yields, crop cycle and
disease resistance.

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Miranda, S. (2012). Farmers�?? participatory selection of common bean varieties in diversity fairs: a varietal introduction alternative. Cultivos Tropicales, 28(4), 57–65. Retrieved from https://ediciones.inca.edu.cu/index.php/ediciones/article/view/285
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