| Conserving Plant Genetic Diversity in Protected Areas Contributor(s): Iriondo, Jose M. (Author), Maxted, Nigel (Author), Dulloo, Mohammad E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 184593282X ISBN-13: 9781845932824 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $219.07 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Natural Resources - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture |
| Dewey: 333.7 |
| LCCN: 2007039904 |
| Series: Cabi |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.9" W x 9.7" (1.60 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Conservation in protected areas has focused on preserving biodiversity of ecosystems and species, whereas conserving the genetic diversity contained within species has historically often been ignored. However, maintaining genetic diversity is fundamental to food security and the provision of raw materials and it is best preserved within plants' natural habitats. This is particularly true for wild plants that are directly related to crop species and can play a key role in providing beneficial traits, such as pest or disease resistance and yield improvement. These wild relatives are presently threatened due to processes of habitat destruction and change and methodologies have been adapted to provide in-situ conservation through the establishment of genetic reserves within the existing network of protected areas. Providing a long awaited synthesis of these new methodologies, this book presents a practical set of management guidelines that can be used for the conservation of plant genetic diversity of crop wild relatives in protected areas. |
Contributor Bio(s): Iriondo, Jose M.: - Jose M. Iriondo is at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain.Maxted, Nigel: - Nigel Maxted teaches at the University of Birmingham, UK.Dulloo, Mohammad E.: - Mohammad E. Dulloo is at FAO, Italy. |
