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Nature's cornucopia : our stake in plant diversity

Title
Nature's cornucopia : our stake in plant diversity / John Tuxill ; Jane A. Peterson, editor.
Author
Tuxill, John D.
Publication
Washington, DC : Worldwatch Institute, ©1999.

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Additional Authors
Peterson, Jane A.
Description
85 pages : maps; 22 cm
Summary
A rich and diverse base of plants supports human welfare in many ways. Yet in exploiting the benefits of plant diversity we all too often degrade it, as when changes in agricultural practices lead to the loss of traditional crop varieties, or when useful wild plants are overharvested. Protecting plant diversity begins with gene banks and protected areas, but Tuxill argues that it also means revitalizing diversity in the landscapes where we grow our food and fiber. It requires creating new partnerships between governments and agencies responsible for managing plant resources and the local communities who rely on them for their livelihood. And it means setting guidelines for sharing the benefits of plant diversity equitably--just as we all share the obligation of maintaining it.--From book jacket.
Series Statement
Worldwatch paper ; 148
Uniform Title
Worldwatch paper ; 148.
Subject
  • Plant diversity conservation
  • Protection de la flore
  • Conservation de la nature
  • Développement durable
  • Plant diversity conservation
  • Planten
  • Biodiversiteit
Note
  • "September 1999."
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 70-85).
Contents
Introduction -- Bio-uniformity rising -- Of food and farming -- Of medicines and everyday goods -- Ecological services -- Set aside for safekeeping -- Bringing diversity back home -- Sharing benefits and obligations -- Notes.
ISBN
  • 1878071505
  • 9781878071507
LCCN
99072915
OCLC
  • ocm42380422
  • 42380422
  • SCSB-822301
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library