The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System
Seiten
1990
National Academies Press (Verlag)
978-0-309-04390-8 (ISBN)
National Academies Press (Verlag)
978-0-309-04390-8 (ISBN)
In the US, the critical task of preserving plant genetic resources is the responsibility of the National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS). This book outlines the importance and status of plant genetic conservation and evaluates NPGS's multifaceted operations. It also includes two options for revamping NPGS within the US Department of Agriculture.
In the United States, the critical task of preserving our plant genetic resources is the responsibility of the National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS).
NPGS undergoes a thorough analysis in this book, which offers wide-ranging recommendations for equipping the agency to better meet U.S. needs—and lead international conservation efforts.
The book outlines the importance and status of plant genetic conservation and evaluates NPGS's multifaceted operations. Two options for revamping NPGS within the U.S. Department of Agriculture are included.
Table of Contents
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1 Managing Crop Genetic Resources
2 Elements of the National Plant Germplasm System
3 Administration of the National System
4 Prescription for Effectiveness
References
Glossary
Abbreviations
Authors
Index
In the United States, the critical task of preserving our plant genetic resources is the responsibility of the National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS).
NPGS undergoes a thorough analysis in this book, which offers wide-ranging recommendations for equipping the agency to better meet U.S. needs—and lead international conservation efforts.
The book outlines the importance and status of plant genetic conservation and evaluates NPGS's multifaceted operations. Two options for revamping NPGS within the U.S. Department of Agriculture are included.
Table of Contents
Front Matter
Executive Summary
1 Managing Crop Genetic Resources
2 Elements of the National Plant Germplasm System
3 Administration of the National System
4 Prescription for Effectiveness
References
Glossary
Abbreviations
Authors
Index
Committee on Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Imperatives, National Research Council
1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 1 Managing Crop Genetic Resources; 4 2 Elements of the National Plant Germplasm System; 5 3 Administration of the National System; 6 4 Prescription for Effectiveness; 7 References; 8 Glossary; 9 Abbreviations; 10 Authors; 11 Index
| Verlagsort | Washington |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-309-04390-5 / 0309043905 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-309-04390-8 / 9780309043908 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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