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The great diversity within agricultural crop plants provides the basis upon which farming improvements depend. This diversity is the source of traits to improve yield and quality, resist disease and adapt to climate change. The problem is threefold: decreasing diversity in farmers' fields; the...
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An International Perspective Proceedings of a Symposium / Sponsored by Divisions C-1, C-4, and A-6 of the Crop Science Society of America in Washington, DC, 14-19 Aug.1983 The information contained herein, gleaned from many years experience under a wide variety of geographic and political...
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The Crucible Group is a highly diverse gathering of individuals who strongly and respectfully disagree on intellectual property, the rights of farmers, the mechanisms for benefit-sharing, and the appropriate structures for conservation of seeds. More than 45 individuals from 25 countries took...
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This booklet was written for member agencies of the Association of World Council of Churches-related development organisations.
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Access to Genetic Resources underscores the importance of informed national approaches to enforce access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing provisions of the Convention. It discusses key issues concerning access to genetic resources and sharing of benefits arising from their use; and...
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1994-01-01 This study looks at the value of arachis as a forage crop.
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In this publication the author proposes to explore the historical roots of plant germplasm collection and preservation, for an understanding of the long history of exchange of plant material and the ways in which living plants have been conserved will help put the current debate over management...
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1990-01-01 This directory, prepared by the IBPGR, created an international network of genetic resource centers. Hopefully the information will act as a catalyst in stimulating interest in the conservation and use of the genetic resources of vegetables.
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Seeds naturally have a place in almost any endeavor having to do with agricultural development. Seeds represent the promise of a continued supply of food, nutrition, and ecosystem improvement for farmers. Seed sovereignty and access are vital to farm survival. Distributing improperly stored seeds...
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