Chapter 4 of the “State of the World’s PGRFA” examines utilization of PGRFA, including evaluation, breeding and seed supply, and identifies obstacles to use.

The Global Plan of Action includes six activity areas to improve the use of PGRFA:

  9. Expanding Characterization, Evaluation and Core Collection

10. Increasing Genetic Enhancement and Base-Broading

11. Promoting Sustainable Agriculture

12. Promoting Underutilized Crops and Species

13. Supporting Seed Production and Distribution

14. Developing New Markets for Local Varieties and Diversity-Rich Products