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Towards collection of wild relatives of crop plants in India

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A total of 373 species of wild relatives of crop plants representing 120 genera and 48 families were collected from different phytogeographical regions of India during a mission mode sub-project on Sustainable Management of Plant Biodiversity under National Agricultural Technology Project during 1999–2005. Significant diversity representing endemic/rare/endangered species has been discussed in this paper. The information on phytogeographical distribution, life form, economic types and assessment of threat has also been included. Thrust areas for future target collections and conservation have been discussed to serve as reference for management of genetic resources.

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Authors express their sincere thanks to Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi and World Bank funded NATP sub-project on Sustainable Management of Plant Biodiversity for executing and providing need based support to run this programme. Constant support, guidance and encouragement provided by the Director, NBPGR, New Delhi and help rendered by all Zonal Leaders, concerned cooperators and partners in this programme is duly acknowledged. The authors sincerely acknowledge with thanks to the colleagues at the NBPGR Headquarters and its Regional Stations for providing their willing support and cooperation from time to time.

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    Anjula Pandey, Ajay Kumar Tomer, D. C. Bhandari & S. K. Pareek

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Pandey, A., Tomer, A.K., Bhandari, D.C. et al. Towards collection of wild relatives of crop plants in India. Genet Resour Crop Evol 55, 187–202 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-007-9227-4

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