Plant genetic resources provide a basis for food security, livelihood support and economic development as a major component of biodiversity. The Second Report o

This report describes the current status of the conservation and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture throughout the world. It is based on co

This paper argues that a comprehensive Multilateral System for plant genetic resouce for food and agriculture is required which ensures the conservation of plan

Genetic diversity is essential to the security of agriculture. Without the availability of a wide range of plant varieties and the genetic resources they contai