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Conservation and Utilization of Horticultural Genetic Resources (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
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Conservation and Utilization of Horticultural Genetic Resources (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
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The conservation of crop genetic resources is one of the important
elements in efforts to sustainably increase agricultural production
in low-income countries, and to guarantee long-term food security,
especially for the low-income population groups in these countries.
Horticultural crops, as high-value crops, have an important role to
play in revitalizing rural economies and can add significantly to
national economies. Moreover, horticulture provides more than twice
the number of jobs compared to traditional cereal crop production,
and the shifting of conventional agriculture towards high-value
horticulture has increased employment opportunities in developing
countries. To exploit this potential, researchers need a vast array
of horticultural genetic resources and information on new traits.
Horticultural crops, which are only a part of PGRFA (Plant Genetic
Resources for Food and Agriculture), are characterized by a wide
and varied range of species. In fact, there are five major
horticultural crop groups: fruit and nut crops, vegetables, food
legumes, roots and tubers, and lastly the ornamental and medicinal
group. In this context, the present book provides a comprehensive
overview of the current state of conservation and utilization of
horticultural genetic resources, addressing contemporary approaches
to conservation in connection with different technologies,
including biotechnological approaches as practised in India and in
some cases, globally. It includes a brief chapter on the unique
nature of horticultural genetic resources, providing a rationale
for viewing them as being distinct from field crop genetic
resources. Subsequent chapters share insights on protocols for the
conservation of selected horticultural crops ex situ, and focus on
the increased need to complement these efforts with in situ
conservation approaches. Geospatial tools are also briefly
described, emphasizing their utility with regard to mapping and
managing resources. The book also explores the wild gene pool in
horticulture crops; discusses legal aspects related to
horticultural genetic resources and biotechnological aspects; and
describes the key aspects of sustainable management and
replenishment. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource
for all horticulturists, graduate students, researchers,
policymakers, conservationists, and NGOs engaged in horticulture in
particular and biodiversity in general.
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