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The question of derivatives: promoting use and ensuring availability of non-proprietary plant genetic resources
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105063
Abstract
The interface between plant genetic resources that are in the public domain and intellectual property rights regimes is a dynamic one, characterized by tension and even controversy. It has been this way for many years. Society's interests lie in encouraging innovation with and use of plant genetic resources. In this respect the balance between the need to keep access to…
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Melons of Uzbekistan
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105078
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Trilingual publication: English, Russian and Uzbek In the year 2000, during the scientific expedition by the Uzbek Research Institute of Plant Industry (UzRIPI) under support of the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), melon-growing areas of Uzbekistan were surveyed, farmers' plots were studied, and the melon varieties grown were described and collected. This survey mission has been conducted within the framework of the project ”Enhancement of…
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Biodiversity of Andean grains: balancing market potential and sustainable livelihoods
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105119
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The publication aims at shedding light on the use, nutritional properties, market potential and contribution to local livelihoods of Andean grains (quinoa, cañahua and amaranth). It addresses some of the research gaps regarding knowledge of the use, as well as the market and non-market value of these crops and their associated traditional knowledge, taking into account local livelihood assets of people…
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A global strategy for the conservation and use of cacao genetic resources, as the foundation for a sustainable cocoa economy
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105147
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The Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Cacao Genetic Resources, developed by the Global Network for Cacao Genetic Resources (CacaoNet). The strategy is the result of a consultation process that drew upon the global cocoa community’s expertise in all aspects of cacao genetic resources. The vision of the Global Strategy is to improve the livelihoods of the…
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Lathyrus germplasm collections directory
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105149
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This Directory of Lathyrus germplasm collections is being published using the standard IPGRI format for directories of germplasm collections which contains a standard set of headings for each entry. A template requesting information was circulated to a number of institutes and genebanks and the information collected was formatted and compiled by Dr. P.N. Mathur, Ms. A. Alercia and Dr. C. Jain of the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute.…
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Manual de operaciones laboratorio sanidad de germoplasma. Programa Recursos Genéticos
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/49636
Publication year
2009
Authors
Cuervo Ibáñez, Maritza
Balcázar, María del Socorro
Ramírez, J.L.
Medina, CA
Martínez, J.
Debouck, Daniel G.
Full Citation…
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Seed storage behavior: a compendium
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105158
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This handbook provides an introduction to seed storage physiology for those responsible for plant genetic conservation and a selective summary of the literature on seed survival in storage, and thus on seed storage behaviour, for over 7000 species from 251 families. Part IA summarizes progress in our understanding of seed physiology in relation to seed storage for genetic conservation in the past 17 years since the publication of The Storage of…
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Explanatory guide to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Chinese version)
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105173
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The entry into force of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture marks the commitment of the world community to a freestanding convention directed at addressing both global needs for food security and internationally agreed objectives regarding the concepts of ‘access and benefit-sharing’ found in the Convention on Biological Diversity. The…
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Tropical fruit tree species and climate change
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105191
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Tropical fruits – full of rich nutrients and health properties – are adapted to hot and humid environments. Many tropical fruit species might spread beyond their current geographical limit whereas some species might exhibit irregular bearing of fruit. In this context, there are some important questions that need answers: What are the key characteristics that allow farmers to choose a new crop that they are not used to growing? Are farmers…
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Germplasm health management for COGENT's multi-site international coconut genebank
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105195
Publication year
2004
Authors
Ikin, R.
Batugal, P.
Full Citation
Ikin, R.; Batugal, P. (eds.) (2004) Germplasm health management for COGENT's multi-site international coconut genebank. 159 p. ISBN: 978-92-9043-630-0, ISBN: 92-9043-630-1
Publication Type
Book…
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Musadoc 2003
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105213
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Updated versions of the INIBAP databases, MUSALIT - containing over 7700 bibliographic records and abstracts on Musa, BRIS - the database of banana researchers (almost 900 records) are available and, for the first time, a banana thesaurus including 3685 terms. All recent publications are also included in MusaDoc 2003 - Last issues of INFOMusa, the proceedings of the meeting on Mycosphaerella leaf spot diseases, ”Acorbat 2002”, three reports of collecting missions, new…
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Meristem-tip culture and virus indexing of sweet potatoes
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105230
Abstract
This book collects the available technical data on in vitro methodology appropriate to sweet potato and looks at the problem of obtaining virus-free germplasm for distribution and conservation.
Publication year
1987
Authors
Love, S.L.
Rhodes, B.B.
Moyer, J.W.
International Board for Plant Genetic Resources…
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The role of women in the conservation of the genetic resources of maize Guatemala
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105255
Abstract
Guatemala is located in an area which contains one of the highest levels of plant genetic diversity in the world. Its particular geography and types of vegetation are characterised by the fact that the country has 14 life zones. The existing human wealth-botanical wealth interaction makes this country an ideal place to study genetic diversity and the evolution of crops, such as maize, but also other crops…
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Promoting the conservation and use of plant genetic resources by training and research: capabilities and capacities for plant genetic resources training in public universities and institutions in Eastern Africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105267
Abstract
In the mid 1990s, it was realized that the plant genetic resources training approach through the provision of fellowships, and sponsoring of national and regional thematic training courses by IPGRI and other partners was not sustainable. This acknowledgement stimulated the need to…
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Atlas of wild potatoes
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/105275
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This atlas describes the ecogeographic distribution of wild potatoes. They occur solely in the Americas, from the southwestern United States to central Argentina and Chile. To help the nonspecialist to understand the past and future changes in their classification, we first discuss the habitats, morphology, and taxonomy of wild potatoes. This is followed by a discussion of problems of data and information quality associated with the locality databases that were used…
