Plant Biodiversity And Genetic Resources

Author : Andreas W. Ebert,Johannes M. M. Engels
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036508948

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Plant Biodiversity and Genetic Resources by Andreas W. Ebert,Johannes M. M. Engels Pdf

The papers included in this Special Issue address a variety of important aspects of plant biodiversity and genetic resources, including definitions, descriptions, and illustrations of different components and their value for food and nutrition security, breeding, and environmental services. Furthermore, comprehensive information is provided regarding conservation approaches and techniques for plant genetic resources, policy aspects, and results of biological, genetic, morphological, economic, social, and breeding-related research activities. The complexity and vulnerability of (plant) biodiversity and its inherent genetic resources, as an integral part of the contextual ecosystem and the human web of life, are clearly demonstrated in this Special Issue, and for several encountered problems and constraints, possible approaches or solutions are presented to overcome these.

Author : Andreas W. Ebert,Johannes M. M. Engels
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3036508953

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Plant Biodiversity and Genetic Resources by Andreas W. Ebert,Johannes M. M. Engels Pdf

The papers included in this Special Issue address a variety of important aspects of plant biodiversity and genetic resources, including definitions, descriptions, and illustrations of different components and their value for food and nutrition security, breeding, and environmental services. Furthermore, comprehensive information is provided regarding conservation approaches and techniques for plant genetic resources, policy aspects, and results of biological, genetic, morphological, economic, social, and breeding-related research activities. The complexity and vulnerability of (plant) biodiversity and its inherent genetic resources, as an integral part of the contextual ecosystem and the human web of life, are clearly demonstrated in this Special Issue, and for several encountered problems and constraints, possible approaches or solutions are presented to overcome these.

Author : Esbern Friis-Hansen,Bhuwon Ratna Sthapit
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 9789290434443

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Participatory Approaches to the Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources by Esbern Friis-Hansen,Bhuwon Ratna Sthapit Pdf

Author : Siva Ramamoorthy,Inocencio Jr. Buot,Rajasekaran Chandrasekaran
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811676994

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Plant Genetic Resources, Inventory, Collection and Conservation by Siva Ramamoorthy,Inocencio Jr. Buot,Rajasekaran Chandrasekaran Pdf

This edited book deals with plant genetic resources and their status, availability, and ecological niche in natural habitat. Usage and conservation practices followed by various tribal communities and their rationale are also discussed in the book. The book explores application of biological tools to conserve plant species and optimization protocols for conservation and elicitation of secondary metabolites and other value addition products. The book is organized into sub-themes covering: (i) Ecological status of plant genetic resources (ii) Traditional ethnobotanical knowledge and conservation practices (iii) Ex-situ conservation practices and bioprospecting Globally, plant genetic resources are deeply rooted in culture and economy. Since the early 1990s, the changing socio-economic situation has increasingly put pressure on plant genetic resources, in some cases leading to a severe loss of their diversity. For this reason, most vulnerable areas at risk of genetic erosion have been demarcated and protected by forest laws and regulations. Therefore, this book brings to light the opinions of leading experts in the area of ecology, conservation biodiversity, ethanobotany, and bioprospecting of plant genetic resources. The book is for use by graduate and advanced undergraduate students and researchers in plant physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and agriculture. Additionally, it is extremely useful as a general reference on conservation of flora and large-scale cultivation.

Author : J.G. Hawkes,Nigel Maxted,B.V. Ford-Lloyd
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401141369

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The Ex Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources by J.G. Hawkes,Nigel Maxted,B.V. Ford-Lloyd Pdf

It is a distressing truism that the human race during the last millennium has caused the exponential loss of plant genetic diversity throughout the world. This has had direct and negative economic, political and social consequences for the human race, which at the same time has failed to exploit fully the positive benefits that might result from conserving and exploiting the world's plant genetic resources. However, a strong movement to halt this loss of plant diversity and enhance its utilisation for the benefit of all humanity has been underway since the 1960's (Frankel and Bennett, 1970; Frankel and Hawkes, 1975). This initiative was taken up by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD, 1992) that not only expounds the need to conserve biological diversity but links conservation to exploitation and development for the benefit of all. Article 8 of the Convention clearly states the need to develop more effective and efficient guidelines to conserve biological diversity, while Article 9, along with the FAO International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Resources, promotes the adoption of a complementary approach to conservation that incorporates both ex situ and in situ techniques.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251065341

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The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Plant genetic resources provide a basis for food security, livelihood support and economic development as a major component of biodiversity. The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture demonstrates the central role plant genetic diversity continues to play in shaping agriculture growth in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. It is based on information gathered from Country Reports, regional syntheses, thematic studie s and scientific literature, documenting the major achievements made in this sector during the past decade and identifying the critical gaps and needs that should urgently be addressed. The Report provides the decision-makers with a technical basis for updating the Global Plan of Action on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It also aims to attract the attention of the global community to set priorities for the effective management of plant genet ic resources for the future. Purchase a print copy.

Author : International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9789290434030

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Diversity for Development by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute Pdf

Author : Susan Bragdon
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290436140

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International law of relevance to plant genetic resources: a practical review for scientists and other professionals working with plant genetic resources by Susan Bragdon Pdf

History and development. The FAO global system for the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. The International treaty on plant genetic resources for dood and agriculture. The Convention on Biological Diversity. Origin and movement of OGR: implications for acess and benefit-sharing policies. The TRIPS agreement. UPOV. Phytosanitary and biosafety measures. Development and improvement of genetic resources. Cross-cutting issues. Economic issues.

Author : Jessica W. Watson
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9789290435174

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Home Gardens and in Situ Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources in Farming Systems by Jessica W. Watson Pdf

Author : Th. J. L. van Hintum,A. H. D. Brown,C. Spillane
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 9789290434542

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Core Collections of Plant Genetic Resources by Th. J. L. van Hintum,A. H. D. Brown,C. Spillane Pdf

Author : Otto Herzberg Frankel,Anthony H. D. Brown,Jeremy James Burdon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1995-09-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521467314

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The Conservation of Plant Biodiversity by Otto Herzberg Frankel,Anthony H. D. Brown,Jeremy James Burdon Pdf

Discusses the various options for conserving plants at the level of the gene, species and community.

Author : Crucible Group,International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9780889367258

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People, Plants, and Patents by Crucible Group,International Development Research Centre (Canada) Pdf

People, Plants and Patents: The impact of intellectual property on biodiversity, conservation, trade and rural society

Author : Michael Halewood,Isabel López Noriega,Sélim Louafi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781844078929

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Crop Genetic Resources as a Global Commons by Michael Halewood,Isabel López Noriega,Sélim Louafi Pdf

Our food and livelihood security depend on the sustained management of the diverse biological resources that make up the Earth's plant genetic resources. This book is about the creation, management and use of the global crop commons, based upon the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Author : M.R. Ahuja,S. Mohan Jain
Publisher : Springer
Page : 439 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319259543

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Genetic Diversity and Erosion in Plants by M.R. Ahuja,S. Mohan Jain Pdf

Genetic erosion is the loss of genetic diversity within a species. It can happen very quickly, due to catastrophic events, or changes in land use leading to habitat loss. But it can also occur more gradually and remain unnoticed for a long time. One of the main causes of genetic erosion is the replacement of local varieties by modern varieties. Other causes include environmental degradation, urbanization, and land clearing through deforestation and brush fires. In order to conserve biodiversity in plants, it is important to targets three independent levels that include ecosystems, species and genes. Genetic diversity is important to a species’ fitness, long-term viability, and ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Chapters in this book are written by leading geneticists, molecular biologists and other specialists on relevant topics on genetic erosion and conservation genetic diversity in plants. This divisible set of two volumes deals with a broad spectrum of topics on genetic erosion, and approaches to biodiversity conservation in crop plants and trees. Volume 1 deals with indicators and prevention of genetic erosion, while volume 2 covers genetic diversity and erosion in a number of plants species. These two volumes will also be useful to botanists, biotechnologists, environmentalists, policy makers, conservationists, and NGOs working to manage genetic erosion and biodiversity.

Author : Nigel Maxted
Publisher : CABI
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781845938512

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Agrobiodiversity Conservation by Nigel Maxted Pdf

Based on the 2010 conference "Towards the establishment of genetic reserves for crop wild relatives and landraces in Europe", this book is the cutting edge discussion of agrobiodiversity conservation. By considering the benefits of understanding and preserving crop wild relatives and landraces, it encompasses issues as wide-ranging and topical as habitat protection, ecosystem health and food security. Focusing on Europe, but globally relevant, Agrobiodiversity Conservation is ideal for postgraduate students of conservation and environmental studies, conservation professionals, policy makers and researchers.