Seeds That Give: Participatory Plant Breeding (In_Focus Collection) /

A new approach to agricultural research and development is needed in order to conserve agricultural diversity, improve crops, and produce food of quality for all. This publication examines this new approach to agricultural research in light of 10 years of support by IDRC for projects promote agricul...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Indeterminado
Publicado: IDRC, 2003.
Temas:
Plant breeding.
Plant breeding > Case studies.
Field crops > Breeding.
Agrobiodiversity conservation.
Plantes > Amélioration.
Plantes > Amélioration > Études de cas.
Biodiversité agricole > Conservation.
Case studies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:A new approach to agricultural research and development is needed in order to conserve agricultural diversity, improve crops, and produce food of quality for all. This publication examines this new approach to agricultural research in light of 10 years of support by IDRC for projects promote agricultural biodiversity and participatory plant breeding. It examines key issues in detail, from the research questions, design of on-farm research to farmers' and plant breeders' rights. It argues for the development of new, supportive policies and legislation. A series of project stories illustrates.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
ISBN:1552500144
9781552500149
1552501973
9781552501979

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