International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Participatory plant breeding and organic agriculture: A synergistic model for organic variety development in the United States

The history of the organic farming movement in the United States highlights the cultural relevance of engaging organic farmers in the breeding process, complementing the biological rationale for participatory plant breeding (PPB). This paper synthesizes the biological, cultural, and economic justifications for utilizing PPB as an appropriate methodology for organic cultivar development.

Topic(s)
Subject area(s)
Enhancing crop diversity for local needs
Subject category(ies)
Participatory plant breeding
Publisher
University of California Press
Publication date
2016
DOI
DOI: 10.12952/journal.elementa.000143
Resource link
Resource type
Article or presentation
Resource format
PDF, HTML
Primary geographic focus
North America
Open access
Yes


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