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"This volume by Kioumars Ghamkhar, Warren Williams, and Anthony Brown, all experts in the field, ably covers the past, present, and indeed future of plant genetic resources, from the pioneering work of Nikolai Vavilov to the prospects and practical use of advanced biotechnologies for germplasm conservation and improvement. In particular, by analyzing cutting-edge omics technologies, their current challenges, and future needs, this book provides a comprehensive, honest, clear-eyed guide to a more efficient and effective conservation and use of plant genetic resources for crop improvement under climate change. . . . This book will be invaluable to all researchers and organizations working to implement the sustainable development agenda. . . . [It] provides guidance for a wide range of professionals—from upstream research scientists, to applied breeders, from farmers to policymakers, from government donors to the private sector."

—From the Foreword by Marie Haga, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and Stefan Schmitz, The Crop Trust (Global Crop Diversity Trust)

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