Crop Genetic Resources: An Economic Appraisal

摘要: Crop genetic resources are the basis of agricultural production, and significant economic benefits have resulted from their conservation use. However, crop largely public goods, so private incentives for resource may fall short achieving objectives. Within U.S. germplasm system, certain collections lack sufficient diversity to reduce vulnerability pests diseases. Many such lie outside United States. This report examines role resources, diversity, efforts value resources. The also evaluates institutional factors influencing flow including international agreements, significance research development in