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Abbreviations

Fitness:

A measure of the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.

Genetic resource:

Genetic material of plants or animals of value as a resource for future generations of humanity.

Genomics:

The study of the genomes of organisms, including intensive efforts to determine the entire DNA sequence of organisms as well as fine-scale genetic mapping.

Phenotype:

The appearance of an organism based on an interactive combination of genetic traits and environmental factors.

Selection:

Choosing organisms with desirable genetic characteristics for propagation from candidates available.

Sustainability:

The capacity to endure, that is, the ability of biological systems to remain diverse and productive over time.

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Cloete, S. (2012). Breeding in Developing Countries and Tropics . In: Meyers, R.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0851-3_344

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