Introduction: a taxonomy of genebank value
No hay miniatura disponible
Fecha
Autores
Título de la revista
ISSN de la revista
Título del volumen
Editor
International Food Policy Research Institute
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
CGIAR System-wide Genetic Resources Programme
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
CGIAR System-wide Genetic Resources Programme
Resumen
Descripción
How much is a collection of plant genetic resources worth? Why do economists hesitate to place a value on it? Plant genetic resources generate economic value with multiple dimensions that are difficult to conceptualize. Only a few of these dimensions can be measured and related to a market price that is a basis for valuation. Scientific nuances complicate measurement. For example, the definition of the genetic unit to be valued depends on the crop and the farming-system context, and whether the units can be added together depends on how closely they resemble one another.
Palabras clave
gene banks, economic value, plant breeding, plant genetic resources, costs