Common bean is one of the most important legume crops worldwide. Response to selection and success of hybridisation in common bean primarily depends on the nature and magnitude of genetic diversity present in the germplasm used.
The article discusses about the strength of genetic resources available at DOR, Hyderabad, evaluation of 350 sunflower accessions carried out during 2013; screening of the high oleic acid accessions; augmentation of germplasm and wild... more
The article discusses about the strength of genetic resources available at DOR, Hyderabad, evaluation of 350 sunflower accessions carried out during 2013; screening of the high oleic acid accessions; augmentation of germplasm and wild species including their derivatives introduced during last five years; status of germplasm lines supplied during the last five years and future line of action for sunflower genetic resource management in India.
The adoption of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010 is a major landmark for the global governance of genetic resources and traditional knowledge. The way in which it will be... more
The adoption of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010 is a major landmark for the global governance of genetic resources and traditional knowledge. The way in which it will be translated into practice will however depend on the concrete implementation in national country legislation across the world. Implementing the Nagoya Protocol compares existing ABS regimes in ten European countries, including one non-EU member and one EU candidate country, and critically explores several cross-cutting issues related to the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol in the EU. Gathering some of the most professional and widely acclaimed experts in ABS issues, this book takes a major step towards filling a gap in the vast body of literature on national and regional implementation of global commitments regarding ABS and traditional knowledge. Academics and practitioners interested in (international) environmental law, access and benefit-sha...
International recognition of the importance of genetic diversity and the increasing threat of genetic erosion grew significantly. Mongolia’s specific character of climate condition, biosphere and geographic location and tremendous... more
International recognition of the importance of genetic diversity and the increasing threat of genetic erosion grew significantly. Mongolia’s specific character of climate condition, biosphere and geographic location and tremendous latitude spread of Mongolia have resulted the development of the unrepeatable flora with its own specific species diversity, life style, origin and development. Mongolian flora mainly consists of representatives from Siberian taiga and Central Asian steppe. It is reported that Mongolian flora comprises of 2823 species of vascular plants belonging to 662 genera 128 families. The significant activities conducted by the government of Mongolia to promote in-situ conservation wild genetic resources in Mongolia. At present totally 38 protected areas covering! 7.4 million hectare which is 11.1% of the country have been established. These include 12 strictly prohibited areas,7 National conservation parks, 13 nature reserves and 6 natural and historical monuments. Mongolia started PGRFA ex-situ conservation activities in 1960s. The effective activities of conservation of crop genetic resources started later only 1990s. The Ex-Situ conservation of PGRFA mainly carried out at the Institute of Plant and agricultural Sciences (IPAS). The IPAS in Darkhan-Uul has been designated as the national base collection for both crop and forage species and plays leading role in collaboration with other institutes. Mongolia is also facing the climate change impact, particularly the drought and heat in main crop production areas which cause big loss in yield and crop production potential of the country. It is the essential to make a rational use of soil, climate and economic resources as well as the safe conservation and utilization of PGRFA for development of new potential varieties adaptable to climate changes and obtain guaranteed, sustainable production.
