Agrobiodiversity: Its Value, Measurement, and Conservation in the Context of Sustainable Agriculture

Abstract

ABSTRACT Conservation of agrobiodiversity is an important component of sustainable agriculture and is important internationally. Ex situ conservation in genebanks has been the dominant strategy. Recently, in situ conservation has been advocated as a complementary strategy. This review (1) defines the context of agrobiodiversity conservation, (2) discusses its value and measurement, (3) explores the advantages and disadvantages of ex situ and in situ conservation approaches, and (4) outlines the importance of seed exchange and ethical concerns.