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Languages : en
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Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Crop Genetic Resources of Central AmericaDarwin Initiative Funded ProjectReport on Phase 1
Author: Crop Genetic Resources as a Global Commons
Author: Michael HalewoodPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136529497
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Our food and livelihood security depend on the sustained management of the diverse biological resources that make up the Earth’s plant genetic resources. This book is about the creation, management and use of the global crop commons, based upon the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Plant Genetic Resources and Food Security
Author: Christine FrisonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136536833
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) is a pivotal piece of recent legislation, providing a route map for the use of such resources for sustainable agriculture and food security. Plant Genetic Resources and Food Security explains clearly the different interests and views at stake between all players in the global food chain. It touches upon many issues such as international food governance and policy, economic aspects of food and seed trade, conservation and sustainable use of food and agricultural biodiversity, hunger alleviation, ecological concerns, consumers' protection, fairness and equity between nations and generations, plant breeding techniques and socio-economic benefits related to food local economies. The book shows that despite the conflicting interests at stake, players managed to come to an agreement on food and agriculture for the sake of food security and hunger alleviation in the world. Published with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and with Bioversity International.
The Second Report on the State of the World's Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Author: Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and AgriculturePublisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
This report describes the current status of the conservation and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture throughout the world. It is based on country reports, information gathering processes, regional syntheses, thematic background studies and published scientific literature. It describes the most significant changes that have taken place since the first State of the World report was published in 1998 and describes major continuing gaps and needs. The structure follows that of the first state of the world report with an additional chapter on the contribution of plant genetic resources to food security and sustainable agricultural development.
The Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher:
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Category : Agricultural conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 14
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Proceedings of an International Workshop
Author: Publisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290436204
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Explanatory Guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Author: Gerald K. MoorePublisher: IUCN
ISBN: 2831708192
Category : Crops
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
At head of cover: IUCN Environmental Law Programme.
Access to Plant Genetic Resources and the Equitable Sharing of Benefits
Author: International Plant Genetic Resources InstitutePublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290432853
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
The 6th session of the FAO Commission on Plant Genetic Resources requested that IPGRI study the feasibility of possible systems for the exchange of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA)1 and the equitable sharing of benefits. The following report is the result of that study. It seeks to provide the Commission with a set of options and their implications and thus to inform international negotiationsconncerning the revision of the International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Tesources. As part of the study process a wide series of consultations was held with major stakeholder groups. A fundamental justification for conserving and characterizing PGRFA is their potential for use in the development of improved crop varieties. These improved varieties are necessary to meet the food needs of a growing population and the demands of changing agro-ecological and social conditions.
Phytogenetic Resources at Catie and Their Impact in Sustainable Agriculture
Author: Publisher: Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE
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Languages : en
Pages : 16
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A Multilateral System for Plant Genetic Resources
Author: David CooperPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290432381
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
This paper argues that a comprehensive Multilateral System for plant genetic resouce for food and agriculture is required which ensures the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization form human benefit at a global level. Such a system would incorporate agreements on access to plant genetic resources which ensured their availability; mechanisms for the sharing of benefits derived from plant genetic resources; conservation networks and information systems, and research and plant breeding capacity which meets the needs of farmers worldwide. Such a system should be developed with the full participation of all groups involved in teh management genetic resources.