Biotechnology in the developing world: a case for increased investments in orphan crops

By Rosamond L. Naylor, W. Falcon, R. M. Goodman, M. Jahn, T. Sengooba, H. Tefera, Rebecca J. Nelson. 2004

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Subfields: Food Science, Molecular Biology, Plant Science

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Biofortification, biodiversity and diet: A search for complementary applications against poverty and malnutrition (2007, background): “On the other hand genomics research on related major species may be transferable at reduced cost to so-called “orphan crops” (Naylor et al., 2004).”
Raising Crop Productivity in Africa through Intensification (2017, background): “The list of major African crops were presented in earlier reviews [7,8].”
Marker-assisted selection: an approach for precision plant breeding in the twenty-first century (2008, background): “for example in orphan crop species and in developing countries (Naylor et al. 2004).”
Cowpea, a multifunctional legume. (2008, background): “Indeed, cowpea has been identified as an “orphan crop” that is recommended for increased public/donor support for biotechnology research (Naylor et al. 2004).”
The potential of pigeonpea ( Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) in Africa (2007, background): “Ironically, some of Africa’s native drought-tolerant crops are also some of the least researched worldwide and are thus referred to as “orphan crops”. ( Naylor et al. , 2004 ).”
Genetic and Genomic Resources of Small Millets (2016, background): “major crops are envisaged to leverage in genetic improvement of small millets to address concerns of food and nutrition security (Naylor et al., 2004).”
Increasing homogeneity in global food supplies and the implications for food security (2014, background): “(55) that are productive and nutritious given limited inputs, particularly under marginal or variable conditions (56).”
Breeding for Yield Potential and Stress Adaptation in Cereals (2008, background): “Moreover, advances in crop genomics provide an opportunity for efficient transfer of information systems from model species and major crops to orphan crops ( Naylor et al , 2004 ).”
Overcoming Market Constraints on Pro‐Poor Agricultural Growth in Sub‐Saharan Africa (2006, unknown): “A related concern is the relative lack of attention given to the promotion of indigenous crops and food products, as compared with the research investment (Naylor et al., 2004) and promotional budgets available to major crops and products.”
Sustainable intensification in agricultural systems. (2014, background): “Ugandan yields for sweet potato are around 4 t ha– 1 (compared with an average global yield of 14 t ha– 1) (Naylor et al., 2004).”