Author: Devra I. JarvisPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 929043452X
Category : Agricultural conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
A Training Guide for in Situ Conservation On-farm
Author: Devra I. JarvisPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 929043452X
Category : Agricultural conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Crop Wild Relatives
Author: Danny HunterPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136538232
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
Crop wild relatives (CWR) are plant species which are more or less closely related to crops. They are a vital resource by providing a pool of genetic variation that can be used in breeding new and better adapted varieties of crops that are resistant to stress, disease, drought and other factors. They will be increasingly important in allowing crops to adapt to the impacts of climate, thus safeguarding future agricultural production. Until recently, the main conservation strategy adopted for CWR has been ex situ - through the maintenance of samples as seed or vegetative material in various kinds of genebank or other facilities. Now the need to conserve CWR in their natural surroundings (in situ) is increasingly recognized. Recent research co-ordinated by Bioversity International has produced a wealth of information on good practices and lessons learned for their effective conservation. This book captures the important practical experiences of countries participating in this work and describes them for the wider conservation community. It includes case studies and examples from Armenia, Bolivia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan, which are important centres of diversity for crop wild relatives, and covers four geographical regions - the Caucasus, South America, Africa and the Asia-Pacific Region. It provides practical, relevant information and guidance for the scaling-up of actions targeting CWR conservation around the world.
In situ conservation of agricultural biodiversity on-farm: lessons learned and policy implications
Author: Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290436883
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Home Gardens and in Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources in Farming Systems
Author: Jessica W. WatsonPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290435178
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Voluntary Guidelines for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers' Varieties/Landraces
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251316872
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
The cultivation of diverse farmers’ varieties/landraces, which tend to be well-adapted and suited to local production systems, confers increased resilience for crop production. Farmers’ varieties/landraces are also potential sources of traits for crop improvement, especially for developing varieties tolerant to biotic and abiotic stresses and for incorporating farmer-preferred traits. Unfortunately, many of these genetic resources have been replaced by modern cultivars in recent decades, resulting in a reduction in the total number of different varieties grown and/or loss of heterogeneity. Such losses make farming systems less resilient, especially to shocks from abiotic and biotic stresses. These guidelines, intended as reference materials for preparing a National Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Farmers’ Varieties/Landraces, will contribute to addressing this continuing loss of diversity. The guidelines are therefore a useful tool for development practitioners, researchers, students and policymakers who work on the conservation and sustainable use of these valuable resources.
Managing Biodiversity in Agricultural Ecosystems
Author: Devra Ivy JarvisPublisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231136488
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Describes how farmers manage, maintain, and benefit from biodiversity in agricultural production systems. Includes the most recent research and developments in the maintenance of local diversity at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels.
IPGRI Annual Report 2000
Author: Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290434856
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
Agrobiodiversity conservation on-farm: Nepal's contribution to a scientific basis for national policy recommendations, 10 February 2002, Kathmandu, Nepal
Author: Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290435755
Category : Agricultural conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
On Farm Conservation of Agricultural Biodiversity in Nepal: Managing diversity and promoting its benefits
Author: Bhuwon Ratna SthapitPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290436964
Category : Agrobiodiversity conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
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