Background Study Papers

Background Study Paper No.73
2023
The role of digital sequence information in the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources for food and agriculture: opportunities and challenges
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Background Study Paper No. 72
2023
Sustainable use and conservation of invertebrate pollinators
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Background Study Paper No. 71
2023
Sustainable use and conservation of microbial and invertebrate biological control agents and microbial biostimulants

Background Study Paper No. 70
2021
Survey of access and benefit-sharing country measures accommodating the distinctive features of genetic resources for food and agriculture and associated traditional knowledge
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Background Study Paper No. 69
2019
Biodiversity for food and agriculture and food security - An exploration of interrelationships
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Background Study Paper No. 68
2018
Exploratory Fact-Finding Scoping Study on “Digital Sequence Information” on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
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Background Study Paper No. 67
2014
Higher-Order Composite Indices for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Targets
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Background Study Paper No. 66 Rev.1
2014
Ecosystem Services Provided by Livestock Species and Breeds, with Special Consideration to the Contributions of Small-Scale Livestock Keepers and Pastoralists
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Background Study Paper No. 65
2013
Status and Trends of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Micro-Organisms in Food Processes
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Background Study Paper No. 64
2013
Status and Trends of the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Microorganisms in Agroindustrial Processes
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Background Study Paper No. 63
2013
The Conservation and Use of Micro-Organisms and Invertebrates in Root Crop-Based Systems: State of Knowledge, Trends and Future Prospects
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Background Study Paper No. 62
2012
Invertebrates in Rice Production Systems: Status and Trends
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Background Study Paper No. 61
2012
Micro-Organisms and Ruminant Digestion: State of Knowledge, Trends and Future Prospects
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Background Study Paper No. 60
2011
Economics of PGRFA Management for Adaptation to Climate Change: A Review of Selected Literature
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Background Study Paper No. 59
2011
Access and Benefit-Sharing for Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture – Current Use and Exchange Practices, Commonalities, Differences and User Community Needs - Report from a Multi-Stakeholder Expert Dialogue
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Background Study Paper No. 58
2011
Trends in Intellectual Property Rights Relating to Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
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Background Study Paper No. 57
2011
Climate Change and Micro-Organism Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: State of Knowledge, Risks and Opportunities
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Background Study Paper No. 56
2011
Climate Change and Forest Genetic Resources – State of Knowledge, Risks and Opportunities
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Background Study Paper No. 55
2011
Climate Change and Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: State of Knowledge, Risks and Opportunities
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Background Study Paper No. 54
2011
Climate Change and Invertebrate Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: State of Knowledge, Risks and Opportunities
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