Gender and Farmer Preferences for Varietal Traits

Weltzien, Eva; Rattunde, Fred; Christinck, Anja; Isaacs, Krista; Ashby, Jacqueline

doi:10.1002/9781119616801.ch7

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“…These socio‐demographic characteristics and especially gender can be important to understand the end‐user preferences for future breeding programmes on plantain and other crops (Bechoff et al ., 2018; Weltzien et al ., 2019), and may have implications on poverty reduction consequent to the adoption of technology options (Teeken et al ., 2018; Mignouna et al ., 2020).…”

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End‐user preferences for plantain food products in Nigeria and implications for genetic improvement

Amah

Stuart

Mignouna

et al. 2020

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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Plantain is an important food security crop for farming households in Nigeria. This study investigates the relative importance of plantain food products and their quality descriptors from the perspective of farmers in Southern-Nigeria, to inform end-user oriented and socially inclusive breeding strategies that drive hybrid adoption. Surveys were conducted in twelve rural communities in three states in the plantain belt of Nigeria, consisting of key informant interviews, sex-disaggregated focused group discussions and individual interviews. Dodo (fried plantains), boli (roasted plantains), boiled plantain, plantain with beans and porridge were the most common food products identified in the study areas. Fruit size, pulp texture (firmness/softness), colour, maturity stage and taste were identified as the most critical characteristics, with impact on quality of processed food products. There were significant differences between states regarding the importance of plantain food products, but little interstate and gender differences for fresh fruit and food product quality characteristics.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

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End‐user preferences for plantain food products in Nigeria and implications for genetic improvement

Amah

Stuart

Mignouna

et al. 2020

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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“…This article contributes to general knowledge of banana trait preferences, including gender. It illuminates the needs and preferences of farmers and banana value chain actors that can be used to orient "product profiles" for new banana cultivars of the different banana types in different ecologies, recognizing the significance of gender-specific trait preferences (Weltzien et al 2020).…”

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Gender and Trait Preferences for Banana Cultivation and Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review1

Marimo¹,

Caron

Bergh

et al. 2020

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Understanding trait preferences of different actors in the banana value chain may facilitate the selection and adoption of new cultivars. We systematically reviewed the scholarly and gray literature on banana trait preferences, with specific attention to studies that document gender-differentiated traits. Of 44 publications reviewed, only four reported gender-specific trait preferences, indicating a significant gap in the literature. The review found that banana farmers, irrespective of gender, value similar characteristics that are related to production constraints, income enhancement, consumption, and cultural or ritual uses. Farmers (as producers, processors, and consumers) often prefer traditional cultivars because of their superior consumption attributes, even if new cultivars have better agronomic and host plant resistance characteristics. Potential differences between trait preferences of farmers and other actors in the value chain should be accounted for to enhance marketing potential. Gender-specific research along the banana value chain and engaging users at the initial stages of breeding can ensure that new cultivars are acceptable to users and may improve adoption. Interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for an efficient and effective breeding program.

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“…In Africa, women play crucial roles in the production, processing and preparation of RTB crops, but their input is often under‐valued in technology design that may affect any of these activities (Rubin & Manfre, 2014; Weltzien et al ., 2020). Many of the studies in this special issue looked specifically at the current and potential women's benefits through their participation in optimised product quality evaluation and critical feedback to breeding programmes.…”

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Integrating end‐user preferences into breeding programmes for roots, tubers and bananas

Dufour

Hershey²,

Hamaker

et al. 2021

Int J of Food Sci Tech

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Summary “Consumers have their say: assessing preferred quality traits of roots, tubers and cooking bananas, and implications for breeding” special issue, brings together new knowledge about quality traits required for roots, tubers and bananas (RTB) varieties to successfully meet diverse user preferences and expectations, along the variety development and RTB value chains (production, processing, marketing, food preparation, consumption). Key RTB crops in sub‐Saharan Africa are cassava, yams, sweetpotatoes, potatoes and bananas/plantains. They are mainly consumed directly as boiled pieces or pounded in the form of smooth, not sticky, and stretchable dough. They are also stewed, steamed or fried. Cassava, the most widely grown RTB, is generally boiled, stewed or steamed in Eastern and Southern Africa, and in West and Central Africa is usually processed directly into derivative products, e.g. whole root fermentation through retting or heap fermentation; fermentation/dewatering of the mash. Biophysical and social knowledge presented in this issue help elaborate goals for both the processing unit operations (food scientist control) and variety traits (breeder control).

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Gender and Farmer Preferences for Varietal Traits

Cited by 76 publications

References 51 publications

End‐user preferences for plantain food products in Nigeria and implications for genetic improvement

End‐user preferences for plantain food products in Nigeria and implications for genetic improvement

Gender and Trait Preferences for Banana Cultivation and Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review1

Integrating end‐user preferences into breeding programmes for roots, tubers and bananas

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