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Plant Genetic Resources of Legumes in the Mediterranean (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)
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Plant Genetic Resources of Legumes in the Mediterranean (Hardcover, 2001 ed.)
Series: Current Plant Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture, 39
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Genetic erosion, that is, the loss of native plant and genetic
diversity has been exponential from the Mediterranean Basin through
the Twentieth century. This careless eradication of species and
genetic diversity as a result of human activities from a 'hot-spot'
of diversity threatens sustainable agriculture and food security
for the temperate regions of the world. Since the early 1900s there
has been a largely ad hoc movement to halt the loss of plant
diversity and enhance its utilisation. The Convention on Biological
Diversity and Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United
Nations International Undertaking on Plant Genetic Resources, both
highlight the need to improve conservation methodologies and
enhance utilisation techniques. It has been argued that the most
important component of biodiversity is the genetic diversity of
crop and forage species used to feed humans and livestock. These
cultivated and related wild species provides the raw material for
further selection and improvement. Leguminosae species are of major
economic importance (peas, chickpeas, lentils and faba beans, as
well as numerous forage species) and provide a particularly rich
source of protein for human and animal foods. Their distribution is
concentrated in the Mediterranean region and therefore the
improvement of their conservation and use in the region is
critical. This text is designed to help ensure an adequate breadth
of legume diversity is conserved and to help maximise the use of
that conserved diversity. The subjects of conservation and use of
legume diversity, the Mediterranean ecosystem and taxonomy of
legumes are introduced. Generic reviews of the taxonomy, centre of
diversity, ecogeographicdistribution, genetic diversity
distribution, conservation status, conservation gaps and future
research needs are provided, along with a discussion of the
importance of rhizobia to the maintenance of legume diversity.
Current ex situ and in situ conservation activities as well current
legume uses are reviewed. In conclusion future priorities for ex
situ and in situ plant genetic conservation and use of
Mediterranean legumes are highlighted. All contributors look
forward rather than simply reviewing past and current activities
and therefore it is hoped that the identification of genetic
erosion, location of taxonomic and genetic diversity and promotion
of more efficient utilisation of conserved material will be
enhanced.
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