International Quinoa Conference 2016: Quinoa for
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slide1. International Quinoa Conference 2016:
Quinoa for Future Food and Nutrition Security in Marginal Environments
Dubai, 6-8 December 2016
www.quinoaconference.com Author institution logo Effects of salinity and water stress on quinoa: Agronomic, Physiological and Biochemical study By: Presenter Full Name
Affiliation
Presenter email: presenter@institution.org<br>
slide2. Background/Introduction Quinoa Introduction Key challenges are:
Limited availability of genetic material for cultivation outside its indigenous environment
Limited knowledge of the best management practices – especially nutrient and water requirements, pest and disease control, harvesting and processing under marginal growing conditions
Little awareness about quinoa’s nutritional benefits and the intricacy to incorporate it into local diets in regions outside the Andes
Lack of suitable marketing channels where the farming communities could sell their produce<br>
slide3. Experimental site Applied treatments Materials and Methods<br>
slide4. Growth Parameters Results<br>
slide5. The conference will:
Bring together leading scientists, practitioners and decision-makers from the public and private sectors in a mix conducive to innovation and technology transfer
Explore opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors
Showcase the latest developments in quinoa research, production and trade around the world
Highlight quinoa uses and niche market opportunities
Connect young professionals to experienced professionals Conclusions<br>
Quinoa for Future Food and Nutrition Security in Marginal Environments
Dubai, 6-8 December 2016
www.quinoaconference.com Author institution logo Effects of salinity and water stress on quinoa: Agronomic, Physiological and Biochemical study By: Presenter Full Name
Affiliation
Presenter email: presenter@institution.org<br>
slide2. Background/Introduction Quinoa Introduction Key challenges are:
Limited availability of genetic material for cultivation outside its indigenous environment
Limited knowledge of the best management practices – especially nutrient and water requirements, pest and disease control, harvesting and processing under marginal growing conditions
Little awareness about quinoa’s nutritional benefits and the intricacy to incorporate it into local diets in regions outside the Andes
Lack of suitable marketing channels where the farming communities could sell their produce<br>
slide3. Experimental site Applied treatments Materials and Methods<br>
slide4. Growth Parameters Results<br>
slide5. The conference will:
Bring together leading scientists, practitioners and decision-makers from the public and private sectors in a mix conducive to innovation and technology transfer
Explore opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors
Showcase the latest developments in quinoa research, production and trade around the world
Highlight quinoa uses and niche market opportunities
Connect young professionals to experienced professionals Conclusions<br>