Biodiversity in Trust: Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources in CGIAR Centres

ISBN 10: 052159653X / ISBN 13: 9780521596534

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Synopsis:

The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is an association of agricultural research centres which together represent an important force in genetic conservation of crops and their wild relatives. Under the CGIAR umbrella, the centres are collectively custodians of international genetic resource collections for crops that provide 75 per cent of the world's food energy. This volume considers the status of the key collections, in each case providing details of the botany, distribution and agronomy of the species concerned, in addition to extensive information on germplasm conservation and use. The book presents a unique synthesis of knowledge drawn from the CGIAR centres, providing an invaluable source of reference for all those concerned with monitoring, maintaining and utilizing the biodiversity of our staple crop species.

Review: '... a recent, important snapshot of gene banking activities at CGIAR Centres. As such it is a handbook that should be used by agricultural students and scientists beginning research into biodiversity conservation, plant breeding or general plant-based systems.' Dean Spanner, Trends in Plant Science

Bibliographic Details

Title: Biodiversity in Trust: Conservation and Use ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New