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Monographs on underutilized and neglected crops

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An initiative is presented which is intended to promote the conservation and use of underutilized and neglected crops. The aim of this project is to identify key information sources and to systematically compile, analyze and disseminate information on a selected set of neglected crop species/gene pools with a view to facilitate the development of a well-targeted global plan of action to improve their conservation and use. The resulting information base will support continued research on these neglected crops. So far, 24 monographs have been published.

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  1. Universität Gesamthochschule Kassel, Fachbereich 11, Fachgebiet Agrarbiodiversität, Steinstr. 11, D-37213, Witzenhausen, Germany

    Karl Hammer & Joachim Heller

  2. Geisenheim, Germany

    Joachim Heller

  3. IPGRI, Rome, Via delle Sette Chiese, Italy

    Jan Engels

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Hammer, K., Heller, J. & Engels, J. Monographs on underutilized and neglected crops. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 48, 3–5 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011253924058

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