Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Release : 2010-01-01
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture write by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This book was released on 2010-01-01. The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Plant genetic resources provide a basis for food security, livelihood support and economic development as a major component of biodiversity. The Second Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture demonstrates the central role plant genetic diversity continues to play in shaping agriculture growth in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. It is based on information gathered from Country Reports, regional syntheses, thematic studie s and scientific literature, documenting the major achievements made in this sector during the past decade and identifying the critical gaps and needs that should urgently be addressed. The Report provides the decision-makers with a technical basis for updating the Global Plan of Action on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It also aims to attract the attention of the global community to set priorities for the effective management of plant genet ic resources for the future. Purchase a print copy.