Scientists, Plants and Politics
| Author | : Robin Pistorious |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 1999-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0788175254 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780788175251 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (251 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Scientists, Plants and Politics by : Robin Pistorious
Download or read book Scientists, Plants and Politics written by Robin Pistorious and published by . This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a description and analysis of the historical background of today's efforts to conserve and use plant genetic resources. Attention is given to how plant genetic resources became a global issue, the 1967 FAO/IBP technical conference, breeding strategies and conservation strategies, establishing a global ex situ conservation network,conservation and use of genetic resources in two political arenas, and conservation strategies in the 1980s and early 1990s. Bibliography, acronyms, and glossary.
