The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture text Rome Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2010 monographic xxiv, 370 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) This report, prepared with the participation of member countries as well as the public and private sectors, demonstrates the central role plant genetic diversity continues to play in shaping agriculture growth in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. It provides the decision-makers with a technical basis for policy and technical decision to strengthen national efforts. It also aims to attract the attention of the global community to set priorities for the effective management of plant genetic resources for the future. Country reports and thematic studies are available on the accompanying CD-ROM.--Publisher's description. "With country reports and thematic studies"--CD-ROM. Food crops Food crops Germplasm resources, Plant 333 COM 2010 A016 Or. 9789251065341 9251065349 http://www.fao.org/docrep/013/i1500e/i1500e.pdf http://www.fao.org/docrep/013/i1500e/i1500e.pdf