U.s. national plant germplasm system, the
Auteur :
Committee on Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Imperatives / Committee on Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural ImperativesBoard on Agriculture,National Research Council,National Academy of Sciences,
Éditeur :
National Academies Press
ISBN :
9780309043908
Date de publication :
1 janv. 1990
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
499 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.