Messmer, Monika; Riar, Amritbir; Vonzun, Seraina; Shrivas, Yogendra; Mandloi, Lokendra; Birla, Mahesh; Patidar, Ishwar; Sana, Ramprasad; Mahapatra, Gobinda; Ambatipudi, Arun; Kencharaddi, H. G. and Patil, Shreekant S. (2017) Participatory non-GM cotton breeding to safeguard organic cotton production in India. Poster at: 19th Organic World Congress, New Delhi, India, 9.11. November 2017. [Completed]
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Summary in the original language of the document
Due to fast spread of genetically modified (GM) Bt-cotton, organic farmers in India were suddenly exposed to a severe shortage of non-GM seed threatening the organic cotton production. Therefore, organic cotton grower organisations got engaged in decentralized participatory cotton breeding to develop their own locally adapted cultivars and to reintroduce the traditional more robust Desi cotton species. By engaging and training advisors and farmers using participatory methods, they became researchers and breeders. The close collaboration with the textile industry ensures that the market demand is also met. Training of male and female farmers in cultivar selection and seed propagation made them independent from global seed companies. Participatory breeding is an important tool to get prepared for future challenges like climate change and at the same time strengthens the relationship along the value chain. The project can serve as a successful model for other organisations and crops.
EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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Type of presentation: | Poster |
Keywords: | organic cotton, plant breeding, genetic diversity, famer participation |
Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English cotton http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1926 English breeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_49902 English genetic diversity within species -> genetic variation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_15975 English farmer participation http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_37603 English UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED |
Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Breeding, genetics and propagation "Organics" in general > Countries and regions > India |
Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Crops > Seeds and breeding > Plant breeding |
Deposited By: | Vonzun, Seraina |
ID Code: | 34849 |
Deposited On: | 28 Jun 2019 11:20 |
Last Modified: | 15 Dec 2020 09:55 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Unpublished |
Refereed: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
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