Genetic Erosion and Pollution Assessment Methodologies
Title | Genetic Erosion and Pollution Assessment Methodologies PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Bioversity International |
Total Pages | 112 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Plant diversity |
ISBN | 9290437103 |
Genetic Diversity and Erosion in Plants
Title | Genetic Diversity and Erosion in Plants PDF eBook |
Author | M. R. Ahuja |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 327 |
Release | 2015-11-06 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 3319256378 |
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.
Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use
Title | Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | CABI |
Total Pages | 712 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1845933079 |
Crop wild relatives (CWR) are species closely related to crop plants which can contribute beneficial traits such as pest or disease resistance and yield improvement. Through an examination of national, regional and global context of CWR, this text presents methodologies and case studies that provide recommendations for global conservation and use.
European Landraces
Title | European Landraces PDF eBook |
Author | Merja Veteläinen |
Publisher | Bioversity International |
Total Pages | 358 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Agriculture |
ISBN | 9290438053 |
National policies to support the conservation and use of landraces in production systems for sustainable agriculture.
Bioversity Annual Report 2006
Title | Bioversity Annual Report 2006 PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Bioversity International |
Total Pages | 52 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9290437618 |
Report of the ECPGR Network Coordinating Groups: First Meeting, 29-31 March 2006, Bonn, Germany
Title | Report of the ECPGR Network Coordinating Groups: First Meeting, 29-31 March 2006, Bonn, Germany PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Bioversity International |
Total Pages | 88 |
Release | |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9290437391 |
Challenges for Agricultural Research
Title | Challenges for Agricultural Research PDF eBook |
Author | OECD |
Publisher | OECD Publishing |
Total Pages | 305 |
Release | 2011-01-04 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 926409010X |
This publication presents twenty papers delivered at an OECD conference on agricultural research. They highlight recent major progress in agricultural research outcomes and address the challenges that lie ahead.