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Genetic Resource Conservation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

D. Astley
D. Astley
Affiliation:
Vegetable Gene Bank, Institute of Horticultural Research, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9EF, England
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Summary

The conservation of genetic resources is discussed in relation to the stages in the evolution of crop plants. Strategies for the collection and conservation of wild species, landraces and advanced cultivars are considered in relation to the pratical needs of plant breeders and other users.

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Research Article
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Experimental Agriculture , Volume 23 , Issue 3 , July 1987 , pp. 245 - 257
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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