Assessment of genetic resources
A) Four cell methods
- Used to make conservation decisions for a particular variety.
Objectives of four cell method
a) To Share the CBR results with farmers in a simple and easy way.
b) To record the community decisions over the CBR results and document why a particular variety has been grown in a large area by farmers.
c) To further validate the four-cell methodology in conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources.
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Large area Many Households |
Small area Many households |
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Large area Few households |
Small area Few households |
B) Key measures to reduce threats to agrobiodiversity:
- Sustainable utilization of agricultural resource.
- Adopting different conservation methods (in situ, exsitu, on farm, CBM).
- Reducing agrochemicals use
- Control of invasive species
- Enhance cooperation and coordination among diverse stakeholders of ABD.
- Prevent overexploitation of agricultural resources.
- Adopting coping strategy for climate change impact on agriculture.