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Genetic diversity in agriculture: Temporal flux, sustainable productivity and food security

ReferenceBBS/E/J/0000A031
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Dr Robert Koebner
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution John Innes Centre
DepartmentJohn Innes Centre Department
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 73,195
StatusCompleted
TypeInstitute Project
Start date 01/10/2001
End date 30/09/2004
Duration36 months

Abstract

The overall objective is to develop a scientifically based framework for the determination of any changes in genetic diversity over time in the four most widely grown agricultural crops - wheat, barley, maize and potato. Any enlargement of the genetic base or genetic erosion that may have occurred over the past 60 years in these crops will be determined and evaluated. The effects, if any, of the variety delivery systems in existing Member States on the changes in diversity will be assessed. In this way, any risk to the genetic base of the major crops in European agriculture will become evident.

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Committee Closed Committee - Agri-food (AF)
Research TopicsX – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research PriorityX – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative X - not in an Initiative
Funding SchemeX – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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