Introduction

Increasing and evolving patterns of human food consumption, together with high rates of urbanization, pollution, unsustainable use of natural resources, spread of invasive species, displacement of local varieties and environmental changes are all threats to the world’s rich and highly adapted plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA). Despite the increased public, political and scientific interest in conserving plant genetic resources, many countries lag behind in protecting crop wild relatives (CWR) and wild food plants, especially in their natural environments where they would continue to evolve as they develop adaptive features in response to environmental impulses.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Zero Hunger

Responsible Consumption and Production