Diversity of underutilized vegetables and fruit in Sri Lanka: Prioritization for collection, conservation, genetic improvement, and promotion

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cg.authorship.typesCGIAR and advanced research instituteen
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Peradeniyaen
cg.contributor.affiliationWayamba University of Sri Lankaen
cg.contributor.affiliationHorticultural Crop Research and Development Instituteen
cg.contributor.affiliationAgriculture Sector Modernization Projecten
cg.contributor.affiliationCommunity Development Centreen
cg.contributor.affiliationFruit Crop Research and Development Stationen
cg.contributor.affiliationBandaranayake Memorial Ayurvedic Research Instituteen
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of Ruhunaen
cg.contributor.affiliationOnesh Agriculture Private Limiteden
cg.contributor.affiliationSabaragamuwa University of Sri Lankaen
cg.contributor.affiliationBioversity Internationalen
cg.contributor.affiliationPlant Genetic Resources Centreen
cg.contributor.donorCGIAR Trust Funden
cg.contributor.initiativeFruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets
cg.coverage.countrySri Lanka
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2LK
cg.coverage.regionAsia
cg.coverage.regionSouthern Asia
cg.creator.identifierDanny Hunter: 0000-0002-4267-595X
cg.creator.identifierTeresa Borelli: 0000-0002-6405-1339
cg.number8en
cg.subject.actionAreaSystems Transformation
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatCONSERVATION AND USEen
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatNEGLECTED AND UNDERUTILIZED SPECIESen
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatNUTRITIONen
cg.subject.impactAreaNutrition, health and food security
cg.subject.impactAreaEnvironmental health and biodiversity
cg.subject.sdgSDG 2 - Zero hungeren
dc.contributor.authorPushpakumara, Gaminien
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Renukaen
dc.contributor.authorBorelli, Teresaen
dc.contributor.authorHunter, Dannyen
dc.contributor.authorAriyarathne, Mojithen
dc.contributor.authorEeswara, Janakien
dc.contributor.authorFonseka, Ramyaen
dc.contributor.authorFonseka, Hemalen
dc.contributor.authorKarunarathne, Ashaen
dc.contributor.authorDissanayake, Samanthaen
dc.contributor.authorLowe, Ayeshen
dc.contributor.authorRankoth, Lalithen
dc.contributor.authorDissanayake, Kapilaen
dc.contributor.authorRanawaka, Lankaen
dc.contributor.authorKumarihami, Prathibanien
dc.contributor.authorLiyanage, Nishadien
dc.contributor.authorSugathadasa, Sudeepaen
dc.contributor.authorAbhayagunasekara, Chandranien
dc.contributor.authorGodamulla, Damayanthien
dc.contributor.authorSamarasinghe, Gaminien
dc.contributor.authorNanayakkara, Subodanien
dc.contributor.authorLiyanage, Atulaen
dc.date.accessioned2023-10-05T07:30:42Zen
dc.date.available2023-10-05T07:30:42Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/132143
dc.titleDiversity of underutilized vegetables and fruit in Sri Lanka: Prioritization for collection, conservation, genetic improvement, and promotionen
dcterms.abstractDespite their crucial role in combating hunger, malnutrition, and poverty, many plant species cultivated as fruits, vegetables, roots, and tuber crops remain neglected and underutilized worldwide, and Sri Lanka is no exception. Integrating these crops into farming systems has the potential to create nutrient-dense, climate-resilient, and sustainable agricultural practices. The study titled "Diversity of underutilized vegetables and fruit in Sri Lanka: prioritization for collection, conservation, genetic improvement, and promotion" highlights the significance of underutilized vegetables and fruits in Sri Lanka's agricultural biodiversity. These often-overlooked crops possess unique nutritional and agronomic traits that could benefit both farmers and consumers. However, they have been overshadowed by more commonly cultivated species and varieties. To safeguard the genetic diversity and potential contributions of these underutilized crops to food security and nutrition, the study emphasizes the need for prioritizing their collection and conservation. Preserving their genetic resources enables researchers and farmers to access a broader range of traits, enhancing resilience to environmental challenges. Additionally, the research underscores the importance of genetic improvement efforts to boost the productivity and adaptability of underutilized vegetables and fruits. Breeding programs focused on priority species can lead to the development of new cultivars with desirable traits, such as increased yield, disease resistance, and improved nutritional content. Moreover, promoting underutilized crops is essential to raise awareness among consumers, retailers, and policymakers about their nutritional benefits and economic potential. By creating market demand and integrating these crops into agricultural systems, their sustainable cultivation and utilization become more viable. In summary, recognizing and prioritizing the diversity of underutilized vegetables and fruits in Sri Lanka is crucial. Through strategic collection, conservation, genetic improvement, and promotion efforts, these crops can significantly contribute to enhancing food security, preserving biodiversity, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices in the country.en
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.audienceScientistsen
dcterms.available2023-07
dcterms.bibliographicCitationPushpakumara, G.; Silva, R.; Borelli, T.; Hunter, D.; Ariyarathne, M.; Eeswara, J.; Fonseka, R.; Fonseka, H.; Karunarathne, A.; Dissanayake, S.; Lowe, A.; Rankoth, L.; Dissanayake, K.; Ranawaka, L.; Kumarihami, P.; Liyanage, N.; Sugathadasa, S.; Abhayagunasekara, C.; Godamulla, D.; Samarasinghe, G.; Nanayakkara, S.; Liyanage, A. (2023) Diversity of underutilized vegetables and fruit in Sri Lanka: Prioritization for collection, conservation, genetic improvement, and promotion. Working Paper no. 08. Rome (Italy): Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). 68 p.en
dcterms.extent68 p.en
dcterms.isPartOfWorking Paperen
dcterms.issued2023-07
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0
dcterms.subjectfruitsen
dcterms.subjectvegetablesen
dcterms.subjectprioritizationen
dcterms.subjectconstraintsen
dcterms.subjectfrutasen
dcterms.subjectpriorizaciónen
dcterms.subjectrestriccionesen
dcterms.typeWorking Paper

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