Dataset for: Agrobiodiversity Conservation in Vietnam: Utilizing the Five-Cell Method and local farmer

The qualitative red listing (5-cell method)is a participatory method to identify the most important biological assets that play a role in the livelihoods of local people; to facilitate systematic analysis of the extent and distribution of local crop diversity; and to identify common, unique, and rare plant genetic resources so that the community and professionals can develop diversified livelihood options and conservation plans.

Place of execution: Sa Pa district in Lao Cai province and Mai Son district in Son La province where, despite considerable diversity, plant genetic resources are at risk of erosion, as the prevalent ethnic minorities progressively abandon traditional farming practices. The study areas involved local communities categorizing crops and their varieties based on significant morphological characteristics or taste differences.