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Analysis of information used in the management of plant genetic resources: a case study from northwestern Mato Grosso, Brazil.
- Source :
- Agroforestry Systems; Jul2009, Vol. 76 Issue 3, p591-604, 14p, 3 Diagrams, 2 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Evaluation and monitoring are critical to agroforestry (AFS) project management, especially if they aim to contribute to use and conservation of biodiversity and plant genetic resources. A methodology to analyze information used in decision-making processes was developed and applied in a biodiversity conservation project in the Brazilian Amazon. Quality of information gathered at landscape, AFS, species ( Bactris gasipaes Kunth, both wild and cultivated varieties) and genetic diversity levels in three dimensions was analyzed. The information at the landscape level was good, while that in the organizational-institutional and socio-economic dimensions was acceptable; information gaps were serious in the genetic-ecological dimension. Ecological and economic functionality assessment based on indicators built upon reported administrative actions suggests that information related to conservation played a greater role in decision-making and management than information associated with use and development. The application of the methodology proved instrumental for enhancing efficacy of decision-making within an adaptive management approach to plant genetic resources use and conservation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01674366
- Volume :
- 76
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Agroforestry Systems
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 41581713
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10457-009-9202-5