"This book is a non-technical introduction to the conservation and use of the genetic diversity of crop plants, for the non-specialist public interested in conservation issues, for policy makers and for students of agricultural, biological and environmental sciences."--Jacket.
Note
Contents : 1. Man and plants : a relationship in crisis; 2. The genetic resources of crop plants; 3. Genes to the rescue; 4. Genetic diversity : what needs to be collected? 5. Safeguarding genetic diversity; 6. Managing genetic diversity; 7. Filling the gaps in the science base; 8. Rising to the challenge;.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-156) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Preface 1. Man and plants : a relationship in crisis 2. The genetic resources of crop plants 3. Genes to the rescue 4. Genetic diversity : What needs to be collected? 5. Safeguarding genetic diversity 6. Managing genetic diversity 7. Filling the gaps in the science base 8. Rising to the challenge.
"This book is a non-technical introduction to the conservation and use of the genetic diversity of crop plants, for the non-specialist public interested in conservation issues, for policy makers and for students of agricultural, biological and environmental sciences."--Jacket.