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.