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Conservation and Sustainable Use under the International Treaty
… food is generated from just 12 plant and five animal species. Of the 4 percent of the 250 000 to 300 000 known plant species that are edible for humans, we only use 150 to 200 … ples of the genetic variability of the species. They are vulnerable to pests and diseases and bad weather conditions, …
Introduction to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
… a variety, as well as the loss of entire varieties and species. l More than 75 percent of global crop diversity has … in developing countries that were considered particularly vulnerable sharply focused research by scientists in these … for food and agriculture. The world’s seed collections are vulnerable to a wide range of threats - civil strife, war, …