Community seed banks: Origins, Evolution and Prospects
This book reviews the history and evolution of community seed banks (CSBs), including experiences, challenges and future prospects. It is presented in two parts: 1) a comparative analysis of key aspects of CSBs (origins and evolution, functions and activities, governance and management, technical issues, support and networking, the policy and legal environment, and sustainability); and 2) a wide range of case studies from around the world.
Topic(s)
Subject area(s)
Strengthening seed systems
Subject category(ies)
Community seed banks
Publisher
Earthscan/Routledge, in association with Bioversity International
Publication date
2015
DOI
NA
Resource type
Case study, Publication or report
Resource format
PDF
Primary geographic focus
Global
Open access
Yes