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