Most of the research to develop seed varieties specifically for organic production is in public and participatory breeding, and good technical material from such research is increasingly available. The USDA has also funded workshops to teach farmers the principles of participatory breeding for organics, to increase the availability of organic seed. In 2005, however, although there are breeding programs underway, no seed varieties bred specifically for organic production are commercially available.
| Date Of Record Release | 2010-01-12 16:56:32 |
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| Description | Most of the research to develop seed varieties specifically for organic production is in public and participatory breeding, and good technical material from such research is increasingly available. The USDA has also funded workshops to teach farmers the principles of participatory breeding for organics, to increase the availability of organic seed. In 2005, however, although there are breeding programs underway, no seed varieties bred specifically for organic production are commercially available. |
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| Source | National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) |
| Keyword | Sustainability, Organic farming, Seeds |
| Selector | Bates |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2010-01-12 16:51:09 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-01-12 16:56:32 |
| Creator | Katherine L. Adam |
| Language | English |
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