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Tables of Contents for Managing Plant Genetic Diversity
Chapter/Section Title
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Contributors
ix
Foreword
xiii
Jack Hawkes: Plant Collector, Researcher, Educator and Visionary
M. T. Jackson
xv
The Evolution of Plant Genetic Resources and the Work of O.H. Frankel
J.G. Hawkes
xvii
The History of ex situ Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
G.T. Scarascia-Mugnozza and P. Perrino
1
22
The Past, Present and Future Contributions of Framers to the Conservation and Development of Genetic Diversity
M.S. Swaminathan
23
10
The Impact of Gene Technologies on the Use of Genetic Resources
J. Peacock and A. Chaudhury
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?
A. Karp
43
14
DNA Polymorphisms in Accessions of Nephelium lappaceum L.
P.C. Chew M.M. Clyde M.N. Normah and I. Salma
57
4
Molecular Analysis of Phylogenetic Relationships among Coconut Accessions
A. Upadhyay J. Jose R. Manimekalai and V.A. Parthasarathy
61
6
Molecular Characterization of Gossypium Germplasm for Cotton Imporovement
R.J. Kohel and J. Yu
67
10
Molecular Analysis of the Origin and Domestication of Theobroma cacao L.
J.C. Motamayor and C. Lanaud
77
12
Theme 2: Technologies and Strategies for ex situ Conservation
Technologies and Strategies for ex situ Conservation
F. Engelmann and J.M.M. Engels
89
16
The Establishment of a Regional Germplasm Centre in the Pacific Island Region
M. Taylor
105
8
Accession Management Strategies: Splitting and Lumping
Th.J.L. van Hintum N.R. Sackville Hamilton J.M.M. Engels and R. van Treuren
113
8
Theme 3: The Deployment and Management of Genetic Diversity in Agroecosystems
The Deployment and Management of Genetic Diversity in Agroecosystems
S.D. Sastrapradja and P. Balakhrishna
121
12
Combining Static and Dynamic Management of PGR: a Case Study of Beta Genetic Resources
L. Frese
133
16
Rice, Farmers and Genebanks: a Case Study in the Cagayan Valley, Philippines
J.-L. Pham S.R. Morin L.S. Sebastian G.A. Abrigo M.A. Calibo S.M. Quilloy L. Hipolito and M.T. Jackson
149
12
A Study on the On-farm Maintenace of Farmers' Varieties of Sorghum in Malawi
E.A. Chiwona
161
10
Theme 4: The Role of Bioinformatics in Conservation and Use
The Role of Bioinformatics in Germplasm Conservation and Use
B.W.S. Sobral
171
8
Distributed Databases Retrieval Systems in Germany as a National Approach in an International Context
S. Harrer F. Begemann J.D. Jimenez Krause and S. Roscher
179
6
The Potential Role of Passport Data in the Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
Th. Hazekamp
185
10
Theme 5: In situ Conservation of Wild Species
In situ Conservation of Wild Species Related to Crop Plants: the Case of Turkey
A. Tan and A.S. Tan
195
10
Metapopulation Dynamics of Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) in the Central Valley of Costa Rica
O.J. Rocha J. Degreef D. Barrantes E. Castro G. Macaya and L. Guarino
205
12
Inventories for in situ Conservation of Broadleaved Forest Genetic Resources in South-eastern Europe
I. Blada A.H. Alexandrov G. Postolache J. Turok and N. Donita
217
12
Forest Genebanks: a New Approach to Conserving Forest Tree Genetic Resources
R. Uma Shaanker K.N. Ganeshaiah M. Nageswara Rao and G. Ravikanth
229
8
Human Impacts on the Coffea arabica Genepool in Ethiopia and the Need for its in situ Conservation
Tadesse Woldermariam Gole M. Denich Demel Teketay and P.L. G. Vlek
237
12
Theme 6: Indicators for Sustainable Management of Genetic Resources
Indicators for Sustainable Management of Plant Genetic Resources: How Well are we Doing?
A.H.D. Brown and C.L. Brubaker
249
14
Decision-making Strategies for Conservation and Use of Forest Genetic Resources
M.P. Koshy G. Namkoong P. Kageyama A. Stella F. Gandara and W.A. Neves do Amaral
263
12
Theme 7: Germplasm Enhancement and Pre-breeding
Germplasm Enhancement to Sustain Genetic Gains in Crop Improvement
R. Ortiz
275
16
Genetic Base Broadening in Autogamous Crops: Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. as a Model
G. Saavedra and W. Spoor
291
10
An Enhancement Strategy for Rice Germplasm: DNA Marker-assisted Identification of Beneficial QTL for Resistance to Rice Blast
K. Okuno and S. Fukuoka
301
6
Prebreeding in Sugarcane with an Emphasis on the Programme of the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute
K. Ramdoyal and G.H. Badaloo
307
16
Theme 8: Exploring Underused Species: Diverse Options
Underutilized Crops: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century
S. Padulosi T. Hodgkin J.T. Williams and N. Haq
323
16
An Initiative in Exploration and Management of Plant Genetic Diversity in Saudi Arabia
T.A. Al-Turki
339
12
Mushroom Breeding and Cultivation Enhances ex situ Conservation of Mediterranean Pleurotus Taxa
G. Zervakis and G. Venturella
351
8
Conservation and Use of Underutilized Crops: an Indian Perspective
V. Joshi P.L. Gautam Bhag Mal G.D. Sharma and S. Kochhar
359
12
Underutilized Edible Plants from South Africa: a Perspective
T.V. Jacobs
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
S. Kresovich A.J. Luongo and S.J. Schloss
379
8
Theme 10: GIS Applications for Genetic Resources Management
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources
L. Guarino A. Jarvis R.J. Hijmans and N. Maxted
387
18
Predicting Germplasm Differentiation Using GIS-derived Information
S.L. Greene M. Gritsenko G. Vandemark and R.C. Johnson
405
8
In situ Conservation of Forest Genetic Resources at Regional Level: Two Complementary Programmes Using GIS Approach
K.N. Ganeshaiah R. Uma Shaanker N. Barve M.C. Kiran K.S. Bawa and V. Ramanatha Rao
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
N. Rajanaidu and V. Ramanatha Rao
425
12
The Community-based Conservation and Management of Genetic Diversity in Agroecosystems: the Role and Function of Law
S. Biber-Klemm
437
18
Evaluating the Benefits of Conserved Crop Germplasm in PNG
M. Milne D. Godden J. Kennedy and R. Kambuou
455
14
Summary
People, Plants and DNA: Perspectives on the Scientific and Technical Aspects of Conserving and Using Plant Genetic Resources
T. Hodgkin and V. Ramanatha Rao
469
12
Index
481
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