Year of publication 2009

---

Author Plant Production and Protection Division

---

Product type Document

---

Edition 1

---

Synopsis (short abstract) Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture are the raw material indispensable for crop genetic improvement, whether it is done by means of farmers’ selection, classical plant breeding or modern biotechnologies. They are distinct to other genetic resources and essential in adapting to unpredictable environmental changes and future human needs.

---

Language English

---

Also available in:

• French
• Spanish

---