U.S. National Plant Germplasm System
eBook - PDF

U.S. National Plant Germplasm System

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  1. 191 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

U.S. National Plant Germplasm System

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About this book

In the United States, the critical task of preserving our plant genetic resources is the responsibility of the National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS).NPGS undergoes a thorough analysis in this book, which offers wide-ranging recommendations for equipping the agency to better meet U.S. needs--and lead international conservation efforts.The book outlines the importance and status of plant genetic conservation and evaluates NPGS's multifaceted operations. Two options for revamping NPGS within the U.S. Department of Agriculture are included.

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Table of contents

  1. Managing Global Genetic Resources
  2. Copyright
  3. Preface
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Contents
  6. Executive Summary
  7. 1 Managing Crop Genetic Resources
  8. 2 Elements of the National Plant Germplasm System
  9. 3 Administration of the National System
  10. 4 Prescription for Effectiveness
  11. References
  12. Glossary
  13. Abbreviations
  14. Authors
  15. Index