Publications
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Mainstreaming biodiversity for food and nutrition into policies and practices: Methodologies and lessons learned from four countries
This paper outlines the methodology for mainstreaming biodiversity developed by the Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project (BFN).
2019 by Beltrame, D.M.O., Gee, E., Güner, B., Lauridsen, N., Samarasinghe, W.L.G., Wasike, V.W., Hunter, D. and Borelli, T. -
The potential of neglected and underutilized species for improving diets and nutrition
Nutrient-rich neglected and underutilized plant species could help transform food systems, provided science and policy are better connected, and greater coordination exists among the diverse stakeholders working with these species.
2019 by Hunter, D. et al. -
Evaluation and Comparison of Vitamin Profiles of Selected Traditional Rice and Yams Grown in Sri Lanka
The current study was designed to evaluate and compare the vitamin composition of selected traditional and improved rice varieties and four Dioscorea spp. commonly grown and consumed in Sri Lanka.
2018 by Kualasinghe, A., Nadeeshani, H., Samarasinghe, G., Silva, R., Wimalasiri, S. and Madhujith, T. -
Macronutrient composition of selected traditional yams grown in Sri Lanka
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2018 by Kulasinghe, W.M.A.A., Wimalasiri, K.M. S., Samarasinghe, G., Silva, R. and Madhujith, T. -
Evaluation of the nutritional value of selected leafy vegetables grown in Sri Lanka
In the present study, ten leafy vegetables commonly grown in Sri Lanka were evaluated for their nutritional composition.
2018 by Nadeeshani, H., Wimalasiri, S., Samarasinghe, W.L.G., Silva, R. and Madhujith, T. -
Horticultural biodiversity to attain sustainable food and nutrition security
This paper will share the work of Bioversity International and its partners in blending good practices developed by farmers with scientific approaches for the sustainable conservation and utilisation of underutilised horticultural species across Latin America and South East Asia.
2018 by Padulosi, S., Sthapit, B., Lamers, H., Kennedy, G. and Hunter, D. -
Human diets drive range expansion of megafauna-dispersed fruit species
Neotropical fruit species once dispersed by megafauna have regained relevance for diversifying human diets to address malnutrition.
2018 by van Zonneveld, M., Larranaga, N., Blonder, B., Coradin, L., Hormaza, J.I. and Hunter, D. -
Secure, safe, sustainable and ethical food systems
In Development Bulletin from the Australian National University: Partnering for impact on sustainable development
2018 by Alders, R., Hunter, D., Schönfeldt, H., Stellmach, D. and Bagnol, B. -
Mediterranean region studies of mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and sustainable use for improved human nutrition and wellbeing project
People in the rural area use many plant for nutritional and medical purpose. These species have been selected and collected from nature and local bazaars. Plant materials have been analysed for content.
2017 by Tugrul Ay, S., Çınar, A., Ayas, F., Yuksel, K., Çınar, O. and Karabak, S. -
Sea beets [Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima (L.) Arcang]. Wild edible beets and home garden beets of Turkey
As priority species of Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition Project of Turkey detailed survey and socioeconomic surveys were conducted on sea beet.
2017 by Tan, A., Adanacioğlu, N., Karabak, S., Güzelsoy, N., Tan, A. Ş. and Aykas, L.