Genes in the Field

Genes in the Field
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Publisher : IDRC
Total Pages : 301
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ISBN-10 : 9780889368842
ISBN-13 : 0889368848
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Book Synopsis Genes in the Field by : International Plant Genetic Resources Institute

Download or read book Genes in the Field written by International Plant Genetic Resources Institute and published by IDRC. This book was released on 2000 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genes in the Field provides an interdisciplinary foundation for an important new conservation program: maintaining biological resources of crop plants within the systems where they have evolved. The book offers a truly global vision of the on-farm conservation movement and, like no other before it, provides a comprehensive review of the issues and challenges of on-farm conservation of genetic resources. The book's chapters are written by a collection of outstanding scholars and academics from a variety of disciplines; they include biologists, agronomists, anthropologists, economists, lawyers and agricultural development specialists. Genes in the Field is truly global in scope and multidisciplinary in character. It will appeal to a large, varied and international audience. Its most general appeal will be to professionals in the fields of conservation and agricultural development, particularly those who are involved in planning or implementing conservation programs. For course work, the book will be appropriate for graduate programs in agricultural development and conservation.


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