Towards collection of wild relatives of crop plants in India
Pandey, A.; Tomer, A.K.; Bhandari, D.C.; Pareek, S.K. (2008). Towards collection of wild relatives of crop plants in India. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 55(2): 187-202. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10722-007-9227-4
In: Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. Springer: Dordrecht. ISSN 0925-9864; e-ISSN 1573-5109, more
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Conservation priority, Germplasm collection, India, Phytogeographical regions, Potential traits, Wild relatives of crop plants |
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- Pandey, A.
- Tomer, A.K.
- Bhandari, D.C.
- Pareek, S.K.
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| Abstract |
A total of 373 species of wild relatives of crop plants representing 120 genera and 48 families were collected from different phytogeographical regions of India during a mission mode sub-project on Sustainable Management of Plant Biodiversity under National Agricultural Technology Project during 1999–2005. Significant diversity representing endemic/rare/endangered species has been discussed in this paper. The information on phytogeographical distribution, life form, economic types and assessment of threat has also been included. Thrust areas for future target collections and conservation have been discussed to serve as reference for management of genetic resources. |
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