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Indigenous cassava key to tackling malnutrition

Indigenous and wild cassava species offer a cheap source of key nutrients, says Brazilian agriculturalist Nagib Nassar.

9 February 2010 | EN

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Latest on Rio+20

We track the news on science, technology and the Rio+20 Earth Summit
Shri Y Mangi Singh from Manipur, India invented a kouna grass mat-weaving machine - SRISTI, Ahmedabad

Protecting inventors

The knowledge and innovations created by poorer communities need new models of rights protection, argues Anil Gupta

From GM crops to forestry

Learn more about the challenges of feeding our growing population versus caring for our planet
Mrs. Chabayanzara follows podcast instructions to draw cattle vaccine, Zimbabwe - Lawrence Gudza

No local input, no impact

Pushing technology won't work without engaging poor communities, says Lawrence Gudza
Indian children pumping water - Flickr/pyjama

Uncovering innovation

Innovation is thriving in local communities all over the world

Mainstreaming traditional medicine

A SciDev.Net spotlight examines the hurdles to, and opportunities for, incorporating traditional medicine into modern healthcare