Plant diversity is essential for animal life and global food security, and this text provides strategies and actions to conserve and exploit it for sustainable development. It covers characterization and evaluation of plant genetic resources, in situ and ex situ conservation, crop breeding, and examples from the literature. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 578 pages Publication date: 10 September 2020 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Plant diversity is essential for the survival of all animal life, and the genetic diversity within plants is crucial for global food security. This text offers a comprehensive introduction to the strategies and actions needed to conserve plant genetic variation, as well as how humans can exploit this diversity for sustainable development. The book begins by providing current knowledge on the characterization and evaluation of plant genetic resources. It then discusses various approaches to conserving plant genetic diversity, including in situ conservation, ex situ conservation, and crop breeding. The authors explore how these strategies can be used to improve food security in the face of increasing agrobiodiversity loss, human population growth, and climate change.Each chapter includes examples from the literature or the authors' research, and further reading references are provided. The book also features a glossary that makes it invaluable for professionals, undergraduate, and graduate students in plant sciences, ecology, conservation, genetics, and natural resource management.In conclusion, this text provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in conserving plant genetic variation and promoting sustainable development. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, and its practical insights and examples will be useful to professionals and students alike. Weight: 1284g Dimension: 190 x 244 x 29 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780521001304
