Affiliation:
1. Center for International Environment and Development Studies, Agricultural University of Norway, N-1432 Aas, Norway;
2. International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, 00057 Maccarese, Rome, Italy;
Abstract
▪ Abstract Plant genetic resources provide the biological underpinning for agriculture and food production. No nation is independent in terms of these resources. Interdependence levels are high among countries. Policy impediments to access may subside, increasing already substantial germplasm flows. Serious questions exist, however, about the health and availability of the actual resources. Genebank collections contain many unintended duplicates, making aggregate numbers seem larger than they really are. Information about individual accessions, particularly those found in situ, is often poor, reducing frequency and efficiency of use and ultimate benefits. Although not firmly established today, the link between conservation and use must be strengthened.
Subject
General Environmental Science
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