Plant genetic resources are seldom 'raw materials'; they…
“Plant genetic resources are seldom 'raw materials'; they are the expression of the current wisdom of farmers who have played a highly significant role in the building up of the world's genetic resource base... As is already happening in my country, farmers and national genebanks in developing countries can work together to preserve and expand crop genetic diversity on behalf of all humanity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Farmers and genebanks must preserve crop diversity for humanity.
In simple terms: Farmers and banks protect plant diversity for all.
Key Takeaway
Support agricultural conservation.
Themes
biodiversity
farmers
genetic resources
collaboration
Mood
hopeful
responsible
Type
Behalf:0
Biodiversity:1
Building:0
Building up:0
Country:0
Crops:1
Currents:0
Developing:0
Developing countries:0
Diversity:1
Expression:0
Farmers:1
Happenings:0
Humanity:1
Materials:0
Plant:1
Preserves:0
Raw material:0
Raw materials:0
Resources:1
Roles:0
Significant:0
Together:0
Wisdom:0
Work together:0
Working together:0
World:0
Genetic Resources:1
Genetic Resource:1
Plant Genetic:1
Crop Genetic:1
When to use this quote
- policy making
- seed banking
Key Concepts
sustainability
global stewardship
knowledge sharing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you aid genetic diversity preservation?
- What responsibilities do farmers hold globally?