Crop genetic diversity in the field and on the farm : principles and applications in research practices / Devra I. Jarvis, Toby Hodgkin, Anthony H.D. Brown, John Tuxill, Isabel López Noriega, Melinda Smale, and Bhuwon Sthapit

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CHAPTER 1. Introduction and Overview
CHAPTER 2. The Origins of Agriculture, Crop Domestication, and Centers of Diversity
CHAPTER 3. Plant Genetic Resources, Conservation, and Politics: A History of International and National Developments Supporting the Conservation and Use of Crop Diversity
CHAPTER 4. Diversity and Its Evolution in Crop Populations
CHAPTER 5. Measuring Diversity in Crops
CHAPTER 6. Abiotic and Biotic Components of Agricultural Ecosystems
CHAPTER 7. Diversity in, and Adaptation to, Adverse Environments On-Farm
CHAPTER 8. Who Are the Managers of Diversity? Characterizing the Social, Cultural, and Economic Environments
CHAPTER 9. Measuring the Values of On-Farm Diversity
CHAPTER 10. Policy and Genetic Diversity On-Farm
CHAPTER 11. Farm, Community, and Landscape: Genetic Diversity and Selection Pressures at Different Social, Spatial, and Temporal Scales
CHAPTER 12. Strategies for Collaboration and Intervention
CHAPTER 13. Conclusions: Traditional Varieties and Agricultural Productivity

Based on twenty years of global research, this is the first comprehensive reference on crop genetic diversity as it is maintained on farmland around the world. Showcasing the findings of seven experts representing the field of ecology, crop breeding, genetics, anthropology, economics, and policy, this invaluable resource places farmer-managed crop biodiversity squarely in the center of the science needed to feed the world and restore health to our productive landscapes. It will prove to be an essential tool in the training of agricultural and environmental scientists seeking the solutions necessary to ensure healthy, resilient ecosystems for future generations.--