Better use of plant genetic resources is critical to meeting the challenges of increasing food production and of alleviating poverty. All countries depend on plant genetic resources originating beyond their borders, which means that international cooperation is essential to secure continued acces...
Cooper, D.
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Engels, J.
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Frison, Emile A.
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[A multilateral system for plant genetic resources: Imperatives, achievements and challenges]
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A multilateral system for plant genetic resources: Imperatives, achievements and challenges
This paper provides background information on seed systems and seed relief interventions for
participants at the Workshop on Effective and Sustainable Seed Relief Activities, Rome, 26–28 May 2003. In this paper we review the rationale for and goals of seed aid (section II) and provide an overview...
Healthy communities rely on well-functioning ecosystems. They provide clean air, fresh water, medicines and food security. They also limit disease and stabilize the climate. But biodiversity loss is happening at unprecedented rates, impacting human health worldwide.The report, Connecting Global P...
Romanelli, C.
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Cooper, D.
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Campbell-Lendrum, D.
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Maiero, M.
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Karesh, W.B.
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Hunter, D.
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Golden, C.D.
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[Connecting global priorities: biodiversity and human health: a state of knowledge review.]
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Connecting global priorities: biodiversity and human health: a state of knowledge review.
Sperling, L.
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Osborn, Thomas C.
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Cooper, D.
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[Workshop on Effective and Sustainable Seed Relief Activities (2003, Rome). Towards effective and sustainable seed relief activities : Report]
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Workshop on Effective and Sustainable Seed Relief Activities (2003, Rome). Towards effective and sustainable seed relief activities : Report
This publication is intended to assist countries in strengthening the coordination and planning functions of national programmes for PGRFA and adjusting existing programmes to a continuously changing environment. Building upon the recommendations of the Global Plan of Action, and the findings of ...
Spillane, C.
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Engels, J.
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Fassil, H.
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Withers, L.
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Cooper, D.
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Strengthening national programmes for plant genetic resources for food and agriculture: planning and coordination]
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Strengthening national programmes for plant genetic resources for food and agriculture: planning and coordination