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Tables of Contents for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Contributors
ix
Foreword
xiii
Jack Hawkes: Plant Collector, Researcher, Educator and Visionary
xv
The Evolution of Plant Genetic Resources and the Work of O.H. Frankel
xvii
The History of ex situ Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
1
22
The Past, Present and Future Contributions of Framers to the Conservation and Development of Genetic Diversity
23
10
The Impact of Gene Technologies on the Use of Genetic Resources
33
10
Theme 1: The Applications of Genomic Sciences for a Better Understanding of Genepools
The New Genetic Era: Will it Help us in Managing Genetic Diversity?
43
14
DNA Polymorphisms in Accessions of Nephelium lappaceum L.
57
4
Molecular Analysis of Phylogenetic Relationships among Coconut Accessions
61
6
Molecular Characterization of Gossypium Germplasm for Cotton Imporovement
67
10
Molecular Analysis of the Origin and Domestication of Theobroma cacao L.
77
12
Theme 2: Technologies and Strategies for ex situ Conservation
Technologies and Strategies for ex situ Conservation
89
16
The Establishment of a Regional Germplasm Centre in the Pacific Island Region
105
8
Accession Management Strategies: Splitting and Lumping
113
8
Theme 3: The Deployment and Management of Genetic Diversity in Agroecosystems
The Deployment and Management of Genetic Diversity in Agroecosystems
121
12
Combining Static and Dynamic Management of PGR: a Case Study of Beta Genetic Resources
133
16
Rice, Farmers and Genebanks: a Case Study in the Cagayan Valley, Philippines
149
12
A Study on the On-farm Maintenace of Farmers' Varieties of Sorghum in Malawi
161
10
Theme 4: The Role of Bioinformatics in Conservation and Use
The Role of Bioinformatics in Germplasm Conservation and Use
171
8
Distributed Databases Retrieval Systems in Germany as a National Approach in an International Context
179
6
The Potential Role of Passport Data in the Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
185
10
Theme 5: In situ Conservation of Wild Species
In situ Conservation of Wild Species Related to Crop Plants: the Case of Turkey
195
10
Metapopulation Dynamics of Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) in the Central Valley of Costa Rica
205
12
Inventories for in situ Conservation of Broadleaved Forest Genetic Resources in South-eastern Europe
217
12
Forest Genebanks: a New Approach to Conserving Forest Tree Genetic Resources
229
8
Human Impacts on the Coffea arabica Genepool in Ethiopia and the Need for its in situ Conservation
237
12
Theme 6: Indicators for Sustainable Management of Genetic Resources
Indicators for Sustainable Management of Plant Genetic Resources: How Well are we Doing?
249
14
Decision-making Strategies for Conservation and Use of Forest Genetic Resources
263
12
Theme 7: Germplasm Enhancement and Pre-breeding
Germplasm Enhancement to Sustain Genetic Gains in Crop Improvement
275
16
Genetic Base Broadening in Autogamous Crops: Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. as a Model
291
10
An Enhancement Strategy for Rice Germplasm: DNA Marker-assisted Identification of Beneficial QTL for Resistance to Rice Blast
301
6
Prebreeding in Sugarcane with an Emphasis on the Programme of the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute
307
16
Theme 8: Exploring Underused Species: Diverse Options
Underutilized Crops: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century
323
16
An Initiative in Exploration and Management of Plant Genetic Diversity in Saudi Arabia
339
12
Mushroom Breeding and Cultivation Enhances ex situ Conservation of Mediterranean Pleurotus Taxa
351
8
Conservation and Use of Underutilized Crops: an Indian Perspective
359
12
Underutilized Edible Plants from South Africa: a Perspective
371
8
Theme 9: Implications of Gene Transformation Techniques for ex situ Conservation Choices
`Mining the Gold': Finding Allelic Variants for Improved Crop Conservation and Use
379
8
Theme 10: GIS Applications for Genetic Resources Management
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
387
18
Predicting Germplasm Differentiation Using GIS-derived Information
405
8
In situ Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources at Regional Level: Two Complementary Programmes Using GIS Approach
413
12
Theme 11: The Economics of Managing Genetic Resources and the Role of Private and Public Sectors
Managing Plant Genetic Resources and the Role of Private and Public Secotors: Oil Palm as a Model
425
12
The Community-based Conservation and Management of Genetic Diversity in Agroecosystems: the Role and Function of Law
437
18
Evaluating the Benefits of Conserved Crop Germplasm in PNG
455
14
Summary
People, Plants and DNA: Perspectives on the Scientific and Technical Aspects of Conserving and Using Plant Genetic Resources
469
12
Index
481