Formal and Informal Seed Systems in Kenya: Supporting Indigenous Vegetable Seed Quality
研究了肯尼亚本土蔬菜种子质量受限的问题，比较正式与非正式种子系统的潜力，发现非正式系统更能满足高质量种子需求，建议政策制定者依据本地数据制定种子政策。
Indigenous vegetables play an important role in Kenyan food security, but production is limited by poor seed quality. Traditionally, seeds have been traded through informal networks, but a new formal seed sector is emerging. This study assessed the relative potential for formal or informal seed systems to meet the need for high-quality indigenous vegetable seed. By evaluating determinants of farmers’ seed purchasing behaviour, we conclude that informal seed systems have greater potential to meet this need and should be strengthened. This study suggests that policy-makers should use context-specific data to guide decisions on seed policy.