Publications
Practical guide for the application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture – Conservation of species producing non-orthodox seeds
08/2025
FAO has developed the "Practical guide for the application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - Conservation of species producing non-orthodox seeds" to be used as a companion volume to the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
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Practical guide for the application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture – Conservation through cryopreservation
08/2025
FAO has developed the "Practical guide for the application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - Conservation through cryopreservation" to be used as a companion volume to the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Available in
Sustainable use and conservation of fermentation-associated microorganisms within the agrifood system
06/2025
This study delves into these technologies, elucidating their mechanisms, trends in their innovation and their possible contributions to food security in the context of the above-mentioned global challenges and the need to develop a circular bioeconomy. It aims to inform the work of the Commission on the genetic resources of microorganisms used in food processing and agro-industrial processes.
Access and benefit-sharing and genetic resources for food and agriculture: typology of country measures
05/2024
This publication is Supplement I of the typology of ABS country measures reflecting the importance of GRFA, their special role for food security and their distinctive features.
Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity Across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027
05/2024
The Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027 reflects experiences gained from the implementation of the 2021–2023 Action Plan.