Contemporary approaches to plant genetic resources conservation and use
6 Apr 2009 - 1 May 2009
Unit: CD IC
Location: Wageningen
Organisation: Wageningen International, Center for Genetic Resources,The Netherlands and Biodiversity International

 Various international conventions have addressed the topic of genetic erosion and the declining use of agro biodiversity in modern agriculture. Concern about the future vulnerability of agricultural production, food security and environmental stability has moved the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources to the top of the international development agenda. The overall objective of the training programme is to enhance participants’ capabilities to deal with contemporary issues in genetic resource management. Relevant policies, participatory and market-oriented approaches receive special attention.

The four-week training programme consists of two individual courses:
Course date Title Fee Application deadline non NFP funding
09/04 - 17/04 Genetic resource policies and conservation
strategies		 € 1850 09/03/09
20/04 - 01/05 Integrated approaches in crop improvement
and seed supply		 € 1850 01/05/09


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Fee: € 3500
Application deadlines: With NFP funding - 1 November 2008
With other funding - 6 March 2009
Course brochure: Word format
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If you experience any problems applying online or downloading documents, please do not hesitate to contact us at: training.wi@wur.nl

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