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Encouraging diversity: The conservation and development of plant genetic resources (relevant chapters)

Author
Almekinders C., Boef W. de
Date
2000
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-074546)
Publisher | Place of publication
Intermediate Technology Publications | London, UK
ISBN
1-85339-510-2
Pages
18 p.
Document type
Miscellaneous
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Genetic resources Management/conservation Intellectual property rights/patents
Abstract

Contents: I. Diversity, crop conservation and development 1. Genetic diversity, conservation and development 2. Genetic diversity in agro-ecosystems 3. Diversity in different components and at different scales 4. Use of genetic diversity in crop improvement 5. Strategies and methodologies in genetic diversity conservation 6. The role of agrobiodiversity in farm-household livelihood and food security: A conceptual analysis 7. Genetic resources and the policy environment II. Farmers' use of genetic diversity