ROLE OF PLANT GENE POOL DOCUMENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY REGIONS
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The study analyzes the status of the described and preserved plant gene pool in the genebank of IPGR – Sadovo in the direction of clarifying the full value of the natural capital of the seeds. The investigation reveals how this extends far beyond the scientific and economic value of plant genetic resources associated with their use as donors in crop breeding and agriculture. The conserved wealth of plant species in the form of seeds is a solid asset and a guaranteed reserve for nature-based solutions such as feeding the population, use of valuable qualities, ecological restoration, development of regional productions and specific forms of cultural tourism. Ensuring full access and facilitated mechanism for their use is a challenge in support of the model for sustainable development of the regions in the country.
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