A Primer on Plant Breeding and Intellectual Property Rights in Organic Seed Systems

Content Source: eOrganic

Resource Explained

Explore the evolution of plant breeding, emphasizing the importance of genetic diversity for crop improvement and the shift from freely exchanged seeds to proprietary products, impacting farmers and researchers in their agricultural practices.

Region

Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest

Topic

Plant Breeding, Varieties, and Seeds

Category

Vegetables/Fruits

Year Published

2018

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