Using local agricultural biodiversity - A Kenyan farmer's story
Peninah Mwangangi has a smallholder farm in the arid region of Kitui, in eastern Kenya. She explains how using local traditional food crops have helped mitigate against harvest loss when the rains don't come. This is the third story in our 'Fork in the Road' series as part of our Rio+20 campaign.
Why understanding forest genetic resources is vital for future options
Laura Snook Programme Leader, Forest Genetic Resources Conservation and Use, talks about the need to harness the huge genetic diversity of different tree species to face challenges such as climate change and find sustainable ways to use and conserve it for our future. This video is the latest from our Rio+20 campaign blog.
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Vavilov-Frankel Fellows 2012 to study responses and tolerance to drought
Bioversity International has awarded this year's Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships to Priyanka Gupta, from the Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (ICAR), and Dejene Kassahun Mengistu, from Mekelle University, Ethiopia.
PhD Fellowship for a national of Benin: Food Security and Nutrition
fellowship opportunity in food security and nutrition for the nationals coming from Benin
Spatial analysis manual now available Spanish
Good news for Spanish-speaking readers interested in spatial analysis based on GIS applications. Our Training Manual on Spatial Analysis of Plant Diversity and Distribution, first published in 2010, is now available in Spanish.
New curriculum guide for teaching agrobiodiversity
Do you need guidance on how to integrate agrobiodiversity into your higher education programmes? This new Bioversity publication gives you a curriculum framework of 14 topics central to agrobiodiversity along with key learning points, suggested contents and internet resources.
Selected Post Graduate Degree Programmes in Genetic Resources and Agrobiodiversity around the world
selected post graduate programmes in agrobiodiversity and genetic resources education
A training module for the international course on the management and utilisation of field genebanks and in vitro collections
Good management practices for the conservation and utilization of material in field and in vitro genebanks
Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship - deadline for applications 6 November
Reminder about the upcoming deadline for VFF applications and video interview with the first fellow
Bioversity Fellow to unravel conservation status of critically endangered Pepper-bark tree
Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo 2011 Fellowship winner announced
The call for 2011 Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo fellowship is now open
Candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa countries are invited to apply by 5 August 2011.
Reconnecting Pearl Millet farmers with genebanks in Rajasthan, India
Curan Bonham, a Bioversity Mickey Leyand International Hunger Fellow, talks about his recently completed research project.
Pre-breeding for Effective Use of Plant Genetic Resources – a new e-learning course
This course is designed primarily for plant breeders and germplasm curators.
Pre-breeding for Effective Use of Plant Genetic Resources – a new e-learning course
This course combines conventional germplasm management and plant breeding with novel molecular biology and analytical techniques, designed primarily for plant breeders and germplasm curators.
How would you develop a genetic conservation strategy to safeguard an endangered tree species?
Module 1 of the new Forest Genetic Resources training guide is now available. It uses problem-based case studies to examine how genetic issues play a key part in conservation strategy planning.
Forest Genetic Resources - Module 5
Explore how the use of local seed is widely advocated as a central principle to the establishment of native species in many contexts.
Forest Genetic Resources - Module 4
Explore how different types of forest extraction and management may affect the sustainability of the forest and associated tree genetic resources.
Forest Genetic Resources - Module 3
This module allows students to consider how different parts of the germplasm supply chain affect genetic diversity in species.
Forest Genetic Resources - Module 2
Explore the role that trees outside of forests may play in conserving tree species diversity and genetic resources.
Forest Genetic Resources - Module 1
The use of genetic information in the development of conservation strategies for individual species of varying genetic characteristics in different types of landscapes.
Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships 2011 - winners announced
Vavilov-Frankel Fellows to study crop diversity valuation and disease resistance in mungbean.
Spatial Analysis of Plant Diversity and Distribution – New training manual
A new training manual for practitioners who work with biodiversity data and want to develop spatial analysis skills using GIS tools.
Directories of funding opportunities for study/research/travel
SourceDescriptionAfrican Development Dissertation Workshop Program – Institute of International Studies, UC BerkeleyDirectory of funding opportunities for Africans and foreign nationalsBecas.com, Courses and FellowshipsSearch site in Spanish providing a lot of information about grants, courses and training opportunitiesBiosciences eastern ¢ral Africa – BeCALinks to funding opportunitiesErasmus Mundus – Scholarships and Academic
Other fellowships and scholarships
fellowships scholarships organized by Bioversity partners
New online learning tool - International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
A new learning module for plant genetic resource practitioners who need to understand the legal and policy environment is launched today.
Forest genetic resources training guide
This guide informs practitioners and decision-makers about the value of forest genetic resources in the sustainable management of forests and trees.
The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Implementing the Multilateral System - Learning Module
A module to help professionals who work in plant genetic resources understand the impact and the working of the International Treaty and use its standard material transfer agreement (SMTA) to enhance the transfer of genetic resources.
GIS Manual
A spatial analysis manual based on (free) GIS applications with a focus on diversity and ecological analyses.
Planning Collecting Missions
A training course with free downloadable modules that focuses on planning collecting missions.
Introduction to Collecting
This module covers four topics related to collecting missions: reasons for collecting, types, dangers and ingredients for a successful mission.
Ecogeographic Surveys (ру́сский)
Download modules from the Ecogeographic Surveys course here (Russian)
Ecogeographic Surveys (Español)
Download modules from the Ecogeographic Surveys course here (Spanish)
Ecogeographic Surveys (Français)
Download modules from the Ecogeographic Surveys course here (French)
Ecogeographic Modules (English)
Download modules from the Ecogeographic Surveys course here (English)
Ecogeographic Surveys
A training module that focuses on Ecogeographic studies against the background of global genetic erosion.
Material de apoyo a la capacitación en conservación ex situ de recursos fitogenéticos.
El material capacita a los técnicos en recursos fitogenéticos en los aspectos fundamentales de la conservación ex situ de recursos fitogenéticos desde la etapa de colecta hasta la utilización del germoplasma.
A Training Guide for in Situ Conservation On-Farm
This training course aims to give national programmes basic technical skills and tools to build capacity and partnerships to implement an on-farm conservation programme.
Multi-Institutional Distance Learning Course in Ex Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources
This course covers basic concepts of plant genetic resources, germplasm acquisition, conservation, characterization, documentation and germplasm bank management. Download it here.
Genetic Diversity Analysis with Molecular Marker Data: Learning Module. Volume 2
This is the second volume in the learning module for genetic diversity analysis with molecular marker data.
Using Molecular Marker Technology in Studies on Plant Genetic Diversity. Vol 1
This module aims to promote capacity building and research biodiversity use and conservation worldwide through the application of molecular markers.
In Vitro and Cryopreservation Techniques for Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources
Bioversity International and the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), India, are pleased to offer once again this successful international training course to teach techniques for conserving genetic diversity.
International Course on Plant Genetic Resources and Genebank Management
A training course for genebank curators and genetic resource professionals to study good practices for effective ex situ conservation and genetic diversity held in genebanks.
Law and Policy of Relevance to the Management of Plant Genetic Resources
A course for professionals who manage, conserve and use plant genetic resources (PGR) for food and agriculture in developing countries, and/or have policy-making responsibilities, to navigate through the policy environment.
Seed Handling in Genebanks: Self-Learning Module
This interactive self-learning module on seed handling in genebanks is drawn from the Handbook for Genebanks No. 8: Manual of Seed Handling in Genebanks
Agrobiodiversity Education
Bioversity partners with tertiary education institutions and networks to facilitate and lobby for the integration of agrobiodiversity into courses and degree programmes.
Internships
Internships at Bioversity can be arranged on an individual basis or institutionally. Interns work on key issues in agricultural biodiversity management which are aligned with Bioversity’s research priorities.
A History of the Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship
Bioversity's Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship offers support for research on conservation and use of forest genetic resources.
A History of the Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship
The aim of the Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship Fund is to encourage the conservation and use of plant genetic resources by enabling outstanding young scientists to carry out relevant, innovative research outside their own countries.
Research Fellowships
Bioversity International offers individual training for students and working professionals from both developed and developing countries.
Training Materials
Bioversity International produces training and self-learning materials on selected topics in agricultural biodiversity, conservation and use for researchers, technicians, university lecturers and policy makers. Download modules here.
Upcoming training events
Bioversity offers short training courses and workshops related to our research agenda. Find details here.
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