Land and Agriculture
Definition(s)
Genetic resources are, according to the CBD living material that includes genes of present and potential value for humans. Plant genetic resources includes all our agricultural crops and even some of their wild relatives because they too often have valuable traits.(Source: Nordgen)
The scientific study of the hereditary material of plants for purposes such as hybridization, improved food resources and increased production. (Source: GEMET/EEN)
Hierarchy
Broader: Genetic resources
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Strategic Plans:
Target 2.5
In other languages
French
ressource phytogénétique
Russian
генетические ресурсы растений
Spanish
recurso genético vegetal
Arabic
مورد جيني نباتي
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Plant genetic resources
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 article or paragraph3 decisions |
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Nagoya Protocol | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 5 articles and paragraphs30 decisions |
Multimedia
Video - Introduction to the International Treaty on PGRFA
