Managing plant genetic diversity /

作者：  edited by Johannes M.M. Engels ...[et al.]

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简介：Summary: Publisher Summary 1 Over 40 chapters written by a truly international group of researchers and scientists address a broad range of topics including technologies for ex situ conservation, deploying and managing genetic diversity in agro-ecosystems, in situ conservation of wild species, exploring underused species, application of genomic sciences, bioinformatics, and economic and policy knowledge. Contributions largely consist of papers presented at the conference "Science and Technology for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity in the 21st Century," held in Malaysia in June 2000. Of likely interest to those working and researching in the fields of plant genetics, breeding, biotechnology, and biodiversity. Unusually small font may present a challenge for some readers. Distributed by Oxford U. Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)   Publisher Summary 2 This book contains edited and revised papers from a conference on 'Science and Technology for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity in the 21st Century' held in Malaysia in June 2000, organized by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI). It includes three keynote papers and some 40 additional ones, covering ten themes. The major scientific challenges to developing a global vision for the next century are identified and key research objectives are discussed.