Author: Institut international des ressources phytogénétiquesPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter..
Author: Institut international des ressources phytogénétiquesPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter
Author: Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN:
Category : Plant genetics
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Plant Genetic Resources
Author: Ehsan DullooPublisher: Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Sc
ISBN: 9781786764515
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This collection starts by reviewing key issues such as valuing, identifying and monitoring plant genetic diversity. The book goes on to assess advances in in-situ and on-farm strategies for protecting crop wild relatives and landraces. Chapters cover topics such as local strategies for preserving crop genetic resources, in-situ management of wild plant populations, monitoring genetic diversity and collecting wild varieties. The book also discusses community-based conservation strategies, participatory plant breeding programmes and seed systems to ensure farmer access to improved varieties. Part 4 reviews key challenges facing ex-situ collections such as genebanks, including improved storage and conservation techniques. Parts 5 and 6 assesses improvements in characterising and evaluating plant genetic resources such as DNA-based screening and phenotyping, as well as ways of improving the quality and exchange of information and germplasm for use in breeding improved varieties.
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Author: International Plant Genetic Resources Institute Newsletter
Author: Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Plant Genetic Resourses Newsletter
Author: Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251065349
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Plant genetic resources provide a basis for food security, livelihood support and economic development as a major component of biodiversity. The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture demonstrates the central role plant genetic diversity continues to play in shaping agriculture growth in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. It is based on information gathered from Country Reports, regional syntheses, thematic studie s and scientific literature, documenting the major achievements made in this sector during the past decade and identifying the critical gaps and needs that should urgently be addressed. The Report provides the decision-makers with a technical basis for updating the Global Plan of Action on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It also aims to attract the attention of the global community to set priorities for the effective management of plant genet ic resources for the future. Purchase a print copy.
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
Plant Genetic Resources of Ethiopia
Author: Jan EngelsPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521384568
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
One of the world centers of crop evolution and origin, Ethiopia has long been recognized as an important area of diversity for several major and various minor crops. Based on an international conference held in Addis Ababa, this book describes how plant genetic diversity in Ethiopia is of vital importance in breeding new varieties of crops with desirable characteristics, such as increased resistance to pests and diseases and greater adaptation to heat and drought. The three main sections in the book consider the Ethiopian center of diversity, germ plasm or genetic material collection and conservation in Ethiopia, and the evaluation and utilization of Ethiopian genetic resources. A broad range of food and feed crops and plants of medicinal and industrial importance are discussed, both at a national and international level. A brief account of conservation strategies and gene bank problems unique to Ethiopia is also given. The importance of Ethiopia's plant genetic resources to world agriculture has been demonstrated on more than one occasion. Plant breeders, geneticists, and botanists throughout the world will, therefore, find this unique book a valuable source of information and an essential reference work.
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