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This book focuses on the previously neglected interface between the
conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. Only
through utilization can the potential value of conserved genetic
resources be realized. However, as this book shows, much conserved
germplasm has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic
enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programs.The
authors explore the rationale and approaches for such pre-breeding
efforts as the basis for broadening the genetic bases of crop
production. Examples from a range of major food crops are presented
and issues analyzed by leading authorities from around the world.
Based on twenty years of global research, this is the first
comprehensive reference on crop genetic diversity as it is
maintained on farmland around the world. Showcasing the findings of
seven experts representing the fields of ecology, crop breeding,
genetics, anthropology, economics, and policy, this invaluable
resource places farmer-managed crop biodiversity squarely in the
center of the science needed to feed the world and restore health
to our productive landscapes. It will prove to be an essential tool
in the training of agricultural and environmental scientists
seeking the solutions necessary to ensure healthy, resilient
ecosystems for future generations.
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