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Conservation of Genetic Resources

Costs and Implications for a Sustainable Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

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Authors:
  1. Detlef Virchow

    1. ZEF Bonn — Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung (Center for Development Research), Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany

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  • This study contributes to the development and the conceptualization of more efficient conservation strategies by discussing the different aspects of conservation and focusing on costs.

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXI
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  2. Introduction

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 1-10

  3. Genetic Resources: Status, Development, Losses, and Conservation Management

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 11-44

  4. Economic Framework of Conservation

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 45-73

  5. Institutional Frameworks for the Exchange and Utilization of PGRFA

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 75-100

  6. Conservation Costs of PGRFA

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 101-150

  7. Two Examples of PGRFA Conservation Systems: India and Germany

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 151-173

  8. Conclusions for PGRFA Conservation Policy and Further Research Issues

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 175-184

  9. Summary

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 185-187

  10. Zusammenfassung

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 189-192

  11. Appendices

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 193-224

  12. References

    • Detlef Virchow
    Pages 225-239

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 241-245
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Over the past decade the importance of natural resources for sustainable agricultural development has been increasingly discussed at international forums and conferences. Aside from the sustainable management of soil, water, and air, it now seems to be accepted that the sustainable management of genetic resources is one of the four indispensable preconditions for a sustainable agriculture. The discussion on conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA), however, has to reflect the costs of conservation as well. These have not yet been discussed intensively. The study analyzes the conservation costs of plant genetic resources; it also assesses the effectiveness of conservation and the efficiency of the different conservation instruments. It is based on extensive surveys in relevant countries. Following the detailed cost and impact analysis, the results show that the effectiveness of conservation strategies may be increased.

Authors and Affiliations

  • ZEF Bonn — Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung (Center for Development Research), Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany

    Detlef Virchow

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Conservation of Genetic Resources

  • Book Subtitle: Costs and Implications for a Sustainable Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

  • Authors: Detlef Virchow

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-58450-3

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1999

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-65343-1Published: 29 March 1999

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-63599-1Published: 04 October 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-58450-3Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 243

  • Topics: Geoecology/Natural Processes, Nature Conservation, Environmental Economics, Agriculture, Forestry, Biotechnology

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