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This e-learning course introduces you to global crop conservation strategies, explaining how they are developed and how they support the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA). It also covers crop coverage assessments, the identification of gaps in global collections, the data and methods used for gap analysis, and how to apply the results to strengthen conservation efforts.
The course has been designed for:
- PGRFA specialists
- Crop conservation researchers
- Agricultural policy makers
- Gene bank managers and staff
- PGR data specialists
- Students and interested professionals
- The purpose and value of global crop conservation strategies in supporting the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA.
- The structure of a global crop conservation strategy and the collaborative processes involved in developing it.
- Crop coverage assessments and gap analysis.
- Strategies for addressing gaps and improving crop diversity coverage in genebank collections.
- How global crop conservation strategies serve as comprehensive, evidence-based resources for genebanks, researchers, breeders, farmers and policy frameworks.
This course consists of two lessons of approximately 45-55 minutes duration each:
- Lesson 1 – Overview of global crop conservation strategies
- Lesson 2 – Crop coverage assessments and gap analysis
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