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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Crop Wild Relatives (CWR) Priority in Italy: Distribution, Ecology, In Situ and Ex Situ Conservation and Expected Actions

The study presents an updated overview of the 14 non-endemic threatened crop wild relatives (CWR) in Italy.  Geographical distribution, ecology (with plant communities and habitat 92/43/EEC aspects), genetics (focused on gene pools), property, and in situ and ex situ conservation were analyzed. In addition, with the aim of their protection and valorization, specific actions are recommended.

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ThemeTechnical Resources
SubjectCrop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species
PublisherSustainability
Publication year2021
RegionsEurope
LanguagesEnglish
Resource typePublications
Resource linkhttps://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/4/1682/htm
KeywordsCrop wild relatives, neglected and underutilized species; Agricultural biodiversity
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