Managing global genetic resources the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System
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 le...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
National Academies Press
1991, 1991
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Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | 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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Item Description: | Title from PDF title page |
Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (xvi, 174 pages) illustrations |
ISBN: | 9780309043908 0309043905 |