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Experiences from plant GR conservation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 February 2018

M.J. Ambrose
M.J. Ambrose*
Affiliation:
John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK
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Abstract

There is a long history in the UK of procuring and maintaining plant genetic resources for curiosity, novelty, taxonomic reference or direct utilisation. This paper describes the evolution, the current structures and the processes involved in plant genetic resource activities in the UK, and discusses similarities and differences in the issues in and approaches to plant and animal genetic resources conservation and utilisation.

Type
Section 2: Quantitative and molecular genetic basis for conservation
Information
BSAP Occasional Publication , Volume 30: Farm Animal Genetic Resources , 2004 , pp. 107 - 112
Copyright
Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 2004

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