This report, published by Natural England explores and presents evidence about the importance to food security of Crop Wild Relatives (CWRs). These are the wild plant species which are ancestors of, or closely related to, crops.
Due to the loss of approximately 75 per cent of crop genetic diversity in the 20th century, CWRs are likely to play an increasing role in plant breeding in the 21st century. The report brings together published findings about the importance of CWRs and the options for their conservation.
The press release is here,
Post a new comment »