Washington, DC
May 27, 2005
USDA/ERS Economic
Information Bulletin No. 2 (EIB2) 47 pp, May 2005
Crop Genetic Resources: An
Economic Appraisal
By Kelly Day
Rubenstein, Paul Heisey, Robbin Shoemaker, John Sullivan, and
George FrisvoldABSTRACT
Crop genetic resources are the
basis of agricultural production, and significant economic
benefits have resulted from their conservation and use. However,
crop genetic resources are largely public goods, so private
incentives for genetic resource conservation may fall short of
achieving public objectives. Within the U.S. germplasm system,
certain crop collections lack sufficient diversity to reduce
vulnerability to pests and diseases. Many such genetic resources
lie outside the United States. This report examines the role of
genetic resources, genetic diversity, and efforts to value
genetic resources. The report also evaluates economic and
institutional factors influencing the flow of genetic resources,
including international agreements, and their significance for
agricultural research and development in the United States.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Abstract, Contents, and
Summary
- Introduction
- Economic Values of Crop
Genetic Resources
- Factors Influencing Trends
in Crop Genetic Diversity
- Conservation of Plant
Genetic Resources
- References
- Appendix
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