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FAO/IBPGR technical guidelines for the safe movement of yam germplasm

These guidelines are divided into 2 parts. The first makes general recommendations on how best to move Dioscorea germplasm and mentions available intermediate quarantine facilities. The second part covers the important insect and nematode pests and viral and fungal diseases of quarantine concern. Th...

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Main Authors: Brunt, A.A., Jackson, G.V.H., Frison, Emile A., Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: 1989
Subjects:
dioscorea
germplasm
plant protection
quarantine
biodiversity
genetic erosion
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/104192
Summary:These guidelines are divided into 2 parts. The first makes general recommendations on how best to move Dioscorea germplasm and mentions available intermediate quarantine facilities. The second part covers the important insect and nematode pests and viral and fungal diseases of quarantine concern. The information given on any particular pest or pathogen concentrates on those aspects most relevant to quarantine. (Abstract © CAB ABSTRACTS, CAB International)

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