The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System

Author:   National Research Council ,  Board on Agriculture ,  Committee on Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Imperatives ,  National Academy of Sciences
Publisher:   National Academies Press
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9780309043908


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   01 February 1990
Format:   Hardback
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The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System


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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.

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Author:   National Research Council ,  Board on Agriculture ,  Committee on Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Imperatives ,  National Academy of Sciences
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9780309043908


ISBN 10:   0309043905
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   01 February 1990
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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

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