IPGRI Thematic Report 2000-2001

IPGRI Thematic Report 2000-2001
Author: International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
Publisher: Bioversity International
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2003
Genre: Germplasm resources, Plant
ISBN: 929043564X

Seed Policy and Programmes for Asia and the Pacific

Seed Policy and Programmes for Asia and the Pacific
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251044872

This publication presents the proceedings a meeting organized and implemented by the Asia & Pacific Seed Association and the Department of Agricultural Extension of the Ministry of Agriculture in Bangkok, Thailand in close collaboration with the Seed and Plant Genetic Resources Service of the FAO. In line with the Rome Declaration on World Food Security and the World Food Summit Plan of Action, the Meeting recognized that one of the major challenges facing most countries in Asia and the Pacific is the need to invest significant resources into strengthening their capacity to increase the availability of good quality seeds of a wider range of plant varieties. This will contribute to the maximization of both agrobiodiversity and productivity, in order to achieve national food security while reducing environmental degradation and the depletion of natural resources. The Meeting proposed and agreed to establish a regional seed network to facilitate the exchange of information and expertise among countries and to coordinate policies and programmes designed to strengthen and improve local seed production and distribution systems in Asia and the Pacific. The Seed Network for Asia and the Pacific (SNAP) will facilitate inter-country scientific and technical collaboration on seed production and supply, and promote crop genetic resources evaluation, conservation and utilization in the region.

Challenges in Managing Forest Genetic Resources for Livelihoods

Challenges in Managing Forest Genetic Resources for Livelihoods
Author: Barbara Vinceti
Publisher: Bioversity International
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2004
Genre: Forest germplasm resources conservation
ISBN: 9290436670

Issues concerning forest genetic diversity; Cases studies from IPGRI's research project; Lessons learned and applicability of reserch outcomes.