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Seeds that give : participatory plant breeding /

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 principal: Vernooy, Ronnie, 1963-
Autor Corporativo: International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Formato: Documento de Gobierno Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Ottawa : International Development Research Centre, ©2003.
Colección:In focus (International Development Research Centre (Canada))
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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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.
Notas:Distributed by the Government of Canada Depository Services Program.
Issued also in French under title: Les semences du monde; and Spanish under title: Semillas generosas.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 93 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 86-92).
ISBN:9781552500149
1552500144
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9781552501979