Crop Genetic Resources: An Economic Appraisal
- by Kelly Day Rubenstein, Paul Heisey, Robbin Shoemaker, John Sullivan and George Frisvold
- 5/24/2005
Overview
Crop genetic resources are the basis of agricultural production. However, crop genetic resources are largely public goods, so private incentives for genetic resource conservation may fall short of achieving public objectives. Within the U.S. germplasm system, certain crop collections lack sufficient diversity to reduce vulnerability to pests and diseases. This report examines the role of genetic resources, genetic diversity, and efforts to value genetic resources.
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Introduction
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Economic Values of Crop Genetic Resources
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Factors Influencing Trends in Crop Genetic Diversity
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Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources
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