Terms used on the Crop Genebank Knowledge Base.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conservation |
The management of human use of the biosphere so that it may yield the greatest sustainable benefit to current generations while maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. Thus conservation is positive embracing preservation maintenance sustainable use restoration and enhancement of the natural environment. |
Sources for this glossary:
IPGRI Tech. Bulletin 10: Molecular markers for genebank management and
Seed handling in genebanks training course
Glossary open source software by M. Brampton
Glossary open source software by M. Brampton