Crop Genetic Diversity in the Field and on the Farm

This skillfully written work makes the various fields of genetics, ecology, economics, anthropology, and public policy accessible to a wide audience. -Choice * Choice * A comprehensive, wide-ranging, and authoritative text by a virtual `dream team' of scholars on the subject of on-farm crop genetic diversity. A great resource for students and researchers around the globe who are concerned with the future of agriculture and food security. -Christine Padoch, Center for International Forestry Research -- Christine Padoch The wisdom and hard work of millions of farmers since the advent of agriculture are finally acknowledged and explained in this landmark book, which is a must-read for every student or practicing agronomist, ecologist, environmentalist, and conservationist. The authors need to be congratulated for a detailed account of the value of and the need for conserving traditional varieties, which is the key element for transforming the present dead-end agriculture into a sustainable model based on diverse genetic crop makeup, complemented by diverse cropping systems. -Hans R. Herren, Co Chair IAASTD -- Hans R. Herren Sound and original scholarship. Retaining crop genetic diversity is important to the future of human civilization, and this book provides a good, modern general reference to the science of crop genetic diversity. -Tim Murray, Washington State University -- Tim Murray The definitive text that puts crop genetic diversity and agrobiodiversity in the context of evolutionary biology and adaptation to rapid changes in the Anthropocene. . . . an essential tool in training young scientists to produce the information and solutions that will contribute to healthy and resilient ecosystems for future generations. -From the Foreword by Cristian Samper -- Cristian Samper