Managing plant genetic diversity /

• Corporate Author: International Conference on Science and Technology for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity in the 21st Century
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2002.
• Subjects: Germplasm resources, Plant > Management.; Crops > Germplasm resources > Management.; Plant Breeding and Genetics.; Biological Resources (Plant); Genetic diversity.; Plant genetic resources.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess
• Item Description: Papers presented at the International Conference on "Science and Technology for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity in the 21st Century" held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in June 2000.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 487 pages) : illustrations, maps, charts; Also available in print format.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access: Access limited to subscribing institution.

These proceedings covers topics on managing plant genetic diversity i.e. applications of genomic sciences for better understanding of gene pools; technologies and strategies for ex situ conservation; the deployment and management of genetic diversity in agroecosystems; the role of bioinformatics in conservation and use; in situ conservation of wild species; indicators for sustainable management of genetic resources; germplasm enhancement and pre-breeding; exploring underused species--diverse options; implications of gene transformation techniques for ex situ conservation choices; geographic information system applications for genetic resources management; and the economics of managing genetic resources and the role of private and public sectors.