Book ID: 93293
Maxted, N., B. V. Ford-Lloyd, S. P. Kell, J. Irinodo, E. Dulloo and J. TUROK (EDS.)
Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use. 2007. XVII, 682 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
Crop wildrelatives (CWR) are species closely related to crop plants which cancontribute beneficial traits, such as pest or disease resistance andyield improvement. These species are critical for improving agriculturalproduction and increasing food security. Through an examination of thenational, regional and global context of CWR, authoritative studies present methodologies and case studies that review and providerecommendations for global conservation and use. Topics ranges from theestablishment of conservation priorities and strategies and threatassessment to genetic erosion and pollution.