The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) joined forces in 2019, leveraging a combined 65 years’ experience in research on the role of forests and trees in solving critical global challenges.
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2014
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Muchugi A NMuchugi A N
, Jamnadass R HJamnadass R H
, Carsan SCarsan S
Alice holds a PhD in Population Genetics, MSc in Plant Biotechnology, a Postgrad...
Ramni H. Jamnadass is a Kenyan driven to improve the livelihoods of smallholder ...
Sammy holds a BSc in Horticulture from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agricultu...
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G etting good quality and quantity tree planting material is one of the challenges limiting successful incorporation of trees into smallholder farming (Graudal and Lillesø 2007). This affects the quantity and quality of the tree products from smallholders thus reducing economic returns and other benefits. Appropriate intervention in tree germplasm delivery systems is therefore essential (Graudal and Lillesø 2007; Lillesø et al. 2011). Because such an intervention is location-specific, it is important to understand the existing tree germplasm flow and the various players involved. The tree germplasm flow method can be used to identify gender segregation or gendered networks of germplasm circulation among stakeholders in a community. It helps participants get a better understanding of the interactions among stakeholders of agroforestry germplasm and identify key partners for future programs. A seed flow analysis approach described by De Boef and Thijssen (2007) was used to establish crop seed flow at Jihligaon village, Koraput district, during a regional training on plant genetic resources and seeds in India in 2012.


