Farmers, Scientists and Plant Breeding: Integrating Knowledge and Practice

by D. Soleri, D.A. Cleveland, D.A. Cleveland

The purpose of this book is to examine the nature of and relationship between the knowledge of farmers and of scientists, and how these can be best integrated in plant breeding. In the past, farmers' knowledge of local biodiversity has often been underutilized, but currently there is an increased recognition of the importance of farmer participation or collaboration.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851995853
• ISBN13: 9780851995854
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Cabi
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.8" x 9.3"