The Polymotu concept (poly=many, motu=island) is to use the geographical isolation of special sites for conservation and reproduction of individual varieties of plants, trees and even animals. This concept is mainly derived from previous initiatives in conservation of coconut palms by ancient Pol...
Bourdeix, R.
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Johnson, V.
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Baudouin, L.
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Tuia, V.S.
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Kete, T.
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Planes, S.
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Lusty, C.
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Weise, S.F.
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[Polymotu : A new concept of island-based germplasm bank based on an old Polynesian practice]
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Polymotu : A new concept of island-based germplasm bank based on an old Polynesian practice
This strategy came from extensive worldwide consultations, with support from Bioversity International, CIRAD, CRFP-FTA and ACIAR/DFAT, and outlines the means to conserve / use as much representative diversity as possible. More than 100 million people living in fragile coastal areas depend on coco...
Bourdeix, R.
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Prades, A.
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[A global strategy for the conservation and use of coconut genetic resources 2018-2028]
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A global strategy for the conservation and use of coconut genetic resources 2018-2028
This summarises the Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Coconut Genetic Resources, introducing context & status of coconut germplasm conservation and use. Its 7 objectives are: i) strengthen commitment to conserve & use coconut genetic resources (CGR); ii) ensure sustainable ex situ C...
Johnson, V.
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Bourdeix, R.
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Prades, A.
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Picq, C.
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[Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Coconut Genetic Resources 2018 -2028: summary brochure]
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Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Coconut Genetic Resources 2018 -2028: summary brochure