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Cultivating Knowledge: Genetic diversity, farmer experimentation and crop research - Softcover

De Boef, Walter

 
9781853392047: Cultivating Knowledge: Genetic diversity, farmer experimentation and crop research

Synopsis

Local crop diversity in the South is being threatened by the promotion of modern 'high-yield' varieties. These worldwide case studies show the importance of small-scale farmers and local communities to maintaining crop diversity.

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About the Author

Walter de Boef is a plant breeder by training, with a strong emphasis on plant genetic resources and links to social sciences. He is currently international coordinator of the Community Biodiversity Development and Conservation Programme based at the Centre for Genetic Resouces, the Netherlands.

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