In Vivo Conservation Of Animal Genetic Resources (FAO Animal Production and Health Guidelines)
By Unknown Author.
Description
These guidelines focus on conservation "in vivo", i.e. maintaining live populations rather than storing frozen genetic material. They complement separate guidelines on Cryoconservation of Animal Genetic Resources published in the same series. They have been endorsed by the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. In vivo conservation encompasses a range of actions that can be taken to ensure the survival of livestock breeds or populations that are threatened with extinction. These guidelines address both in situ conservation (supporting the continued use of threat...
ISBN(s)
9251077258, 9789251077252
