On visions and new approaches Case studies of organisational forms in organic plant breeding and seed production

The report is an exploratory study of the social, financial and legal organisation, and technology applied in five initiatives in the sector of biological seed production and plant breeding in the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. The experiences of the studied initiatives are relevant in a period in which interest for organic seed and plant breeding is increasing. A number of the actors in the organic sector consider organic breeding a guarantee the availability of suitable seeds and varieties for the organic sector in terms of agronomic and quality traits. An important requirement is that seeds are produced and developed with technologies that are accepted in the organic sector. In addition, the organic sector is interested in breeding strategies that aim not only at economic, but also at social sustainability.

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Main Authors: Almekinders, C.J.M., Jongerden, J.P.
Format: External research report biblioteca
Language:English
Published: Wageningen University
Subjects:organic farming, organic plant breeding, research, seed production, biologische landbouw, biologische plantenveredeling, onderzoek, zaadproductie,
Online Access:https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/on-visions-and-new-approaches-case-studies-of-organisational-form
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