Official Newsletter of the WANA Seed Network
No. 28,
January 2005
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Literature, books and journal articles of interest to readers are presented here. Please send lists of seed publications on policy, regulation and technology to the Editor for inclusion in Seed Info.
McDonald, M.B. and F.Y. Kwong. (eds.) 2004. Flower Seeds: Biology and Technology.
The floral industry represents a significant proportion of agricultural income in several developed countries, particularly the USA, the Netherlands and Japan. The book provides a unique and much-needed source of information on the biology and technology of flower seeds. It presents in-depth information on the history and evolution of the ornamental and wild flower seed industry followed by recommendations for successful breeding and production programs. A comprehensive coverage of the biology of flower seeds is considered as well as appropriate technologies associated with germination, vigor and viability testing. CAB International, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8DE, UK; E-mail: orders@cabi.org; Website: http://www.cabi-publishing.org/bookshop; 400 pp; Price: $175.
Miller, H. I. and G. Conko. 2004. The Frankenfood Myth: How Protest and Politics Threaten the Biotech Revolution.
The development and distribution of genetically altered foods have inspired much international furor and misinformation. In this book, the authors trace the
origins of gene-splicing, its applications, and the backlash from consumer groups and government agencies against so-called 'frankenfoods'. A variety of business and policy reforms have been proposed that can unlock the potential of this cutting-edge science, while ensuring appropriate safeguards and moving environment friendly products into of farmers and consumers. Praeger Publishers, Greenwood Publishing Group; Website: http://www.greenwood.com; Price: $39.95.
Koo, B., P.G. Pardey and B.D. Wright. 2004. Saving Seeds: The Economics of Conserving Crop Genetic Resources Ex Situ in the Future Harvest Centres of CGIAR.
The book reports on a series of detailed economic studies, led by IFPRI, in collaboration with five CGIAR centers: CIAT, CIMMYT, ICARDA, ICRISAT and IRRI. It discusses key policy and management issues-usually with economic dimensions-of ex situ storage of various crops and its implications. CAB International, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8DE, UK; E-mail: orders@cabi.org; Website: http://www.cabi-publishing.org/bookshop; 232 pp; Price: $90.
Useful Internet Websites
Online Biological and Social Science Journals
Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture is a new Internet gateway that provides eligible institutions, mainly national agricultural organizations and universities in 69 low-income countries free access to over 500 international journals in agriculture, both in the biological and social sciences. AGORA is a collaborative initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization in partnership with the world's leading academic publishers, Cornell University and the World Health Organization. To access the journals and more information on eligible countries, visit the website at: http://www.aginternetwork.org. For countries which are not eligible under the AGORA gateway visit: http://www.ifpri.org/library/jpurnals.htm
Website for West Africa Seed and Planting Material Network (WASNET)
A website is set up for the West Africa Seed and Planting Material Network (WASNET) as planned during the strategic workshop held in September 2002 in Accra, Ghana. The website can also link up with the website of each institution of the Board of Directors through their respective logo. The website can be viewed at: http://www.wasnet.org.