Protecting crop genetic diversity for food security: political, ethical and technical challenges
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- 1 December 2005
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Nature Reviews Genetics
- Vol. 6 (12) , 946-953
- https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg1729
Abstract
Crop genetic diversity - which is crucial for feeding humanity, for the environment and for sustainable development - is being lost at an alarming rate. Given the enormous interdependence of countries and generations on this genetic diversity, this loss raises critical socio-economic, ethical and political questions. The recent ratification of a binding international treaty, and the development of powerful new technologies to conserve and use resources more effectively, have raised expectations that must now be fulfilled.Keywords
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