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Author : Stephen B. Brush
Release : 1994
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Book Synopsis Providing Farmers' Rights Through in Situ Conservation of Crop Genetic Resources by : Stephen B. Brush
Download or read book Providing Farmers' Rights Through in Situ Conservation of Crop Genetic Resources written by Stephen B. Brush. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : National Research Council
Release : 1993-02-01
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Rating : 863/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Managing Global Genetic Resources by : National Research Council
Download or read book Managing Global Genetic Resources written by National Research Council. This book was released on 1993-02-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anchor volume to the series Managing Global Genetic Resources examines the structure that underlies efforts to preserve genetic material, including the worldwide network of genetic collections; the role of biotechnology; and a host of issues that surround management and use. Among the topics explored are in situ versus ex situ conservation, management of very large collections of genetic material, problems of quarantine, the controversy over ownership or copyright of genetic material, and more.
Author : Regine Andersen
Release : 2013-07-18
Genre : Law
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Book Rating : 697/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Realising Farmers' Rights to Crop Genetic Resources by : Regine Andersen
Download or read book Realising Farmers' Rights to Crop Genetic Resources written by Regine Andersen. This book was released on 2013-07-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Farmers' Rights are essential for maintaining crop genetic diversity, which is the basis of all food and agricultural production in the world. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture recognizes Farmers' Rights and provides for relevant measures. However, implementation is slow, and in many countries there is resistance. This book shows the necessity of realizing Farmers' Rights for poverty alleviation and food security, the practical possibilities of doing so, and the potential gains for development and society at large. It provides decision-makers and practitioners with a conceptual framework for understanding Farmers’ Rights and success stories showing how each of the elements of Farmers' Rights can be realized in practice. The success stories have brought substantial achievements as regards one or more of the four elements of Farmers' Rights: the rights of farmers to save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seed; the protection of traditional knowledge; benefit- sharing; and participation in decision-making. This does not mean that these examples are perfect. Challenges encountered on the way are conveyed and offer important lessons. The stories represent different regions and localities, including Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as various categories of stakeholders and types of initiatives and policies.
Author : Detlef Virchow
Release : 2012-12-06
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 500/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Conservation of Genetic Resources by : Detlef Virchow
Download or read book Conservation of Genetic Resources written by Detlef Virchow. This book was released on 2012-12-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade the importance of natural resources for sustainable agricultural development has been increasingly discussed at international forums and conferences. Aside from the sustainable management of soil, water, and air, it now seems to be accepted that the sustainable management of genetic resources is one of the four indispensable preconditions for a sustainable agriculture. The discussion on conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA), however, has to reflect the costs of conservation as well. These have not yet been discussed intensively. The study analyzes the conservation costs of plant genetic resources; it also assesses the effectiveness of conservation and the efficiency of the different conservation instruments. It is based on extensive surveys in relevant countries. Following the detailed cost and impact analysis, the results show that the effectiveness of conservation strategies may be increased.
Author : International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
Release : 2000
Genre : Crops
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Book Rating : 848/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Genes in the Field by : International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
Download or read book Genes in the Field written by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute. This book was released on 2000. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genes in the Field provides an interdisciplinary foundation for an important new conservation program: maintaining biological resources of crop plants within the systems where they have evolved. The book offers a truly global vision of the on-farm conservation movement and, like no other before it, provides a comprehensive review of the issues and challenges of on-farm conservation of genetic resources. The book's chapters are written by a collection of outstanding scholars and academics from a variety of disciplines; they include biologists, agronomists, anthropologists, economists, lawyers and agricultural development specialists. Genes in the Field is truly global in scope and multidisciplinary in character. It will appeal to a large, varied and international audience. Its most general appeal will be to professionals in the fields of conservation and agricultural development, particularly those who are involved in planning or implementing conservation programs. For course work, the book will be appropriate for graduate programs in agricultural development and conservation.
