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Introduction to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for food and agriculture

Year of publication 2011

Pages 155 p.

Author Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-107165-6

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) For more information, visit the ITPGRFA website . “Introduction to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture” is the first in a series of comprehensive educational modules being developed in response to the need voiced by many Contracting Parties and stakeholder groups to strengthen capacities and increase knowledge on the operation and importance of the International Treaty. The educational modules are aimed at all stakeholder groups of the International Treaty, including policy makers and their staff, civil servants, gene bank staff, plant breeders, farmers’ organizations and other civil society organizations. They are also designed as information and training materials for the use of media, academia, prospective donors and other interested institutions.

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