Wolfe, Martin S (2002) Organic plant breeding. In: Powell, Jane and et al. (Eds.) Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth, pp. 303-306.
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This report was presented at the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference. To a major extent, organic farming depends currently on plant and animal varieties that have been bred for non-organic farming and that are often not suited to organic production. This position is inconsistent with a holistic approach to organic agriculture. Organically-bred plant varieties are needed to develop both the potential of organic agriculture and its integrity. A first attempt at developing a concept for organic plant breeding methodology has been proposed. A novel approach to breeding for organic production has also been started. Further development needs a parallel approach to animal breeding for organic systems.
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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| Type of presentation: | Paper |
| Keywords: | Colloquium of Organic Researchers; COR; plant breeding; farming systems; breeding |
| Subjects: | "Organics" in general Crop husbandry > Breeding, genetics and propagation Crop husbandry |
| Research affiliation: | UK UK > Organic Research Centre (ORC) UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2002 |
| Deposited By: | Powell, Ms Jane |
| ID Code: | 8434 |
| Deposited On: | 23 Oct 2006 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2010 07:33 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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