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Biodiversity or biological diversity is the diversity of life. There are a number of definitions and measures of biodiversity.
Etymology
Biodiversity is a neologism and a portmanteau word, from bio and diversity. The term biological diversity was coined by Thomas Lovejoy in 1980, while the word biodiversity itself was coined by W.G. Rosen in 1985 while planning the National Forum on Biological Diversity organized by the National Research Council (NRC) which was to be held in 1986, and first appeared in a publication in 1988 when entomologist E. O. Wilson used it as the title of the proceedings Edward O.Wilson, editor, Frances M.Peter, associate editor, Biodiversity, National Academy Press, March 1988 ISBN 0-309037832 ; ISBN 0-309037395 (pbk.), online edition of that forumGlobal Biodiversity Assessment. UNEP, 1995, Annex 6, Glossary. ISBN 0-521564816, used as source by "Biodiversity", Glossary of terms related to the CBD, Belgian Clearing-House Mechanism, retrieved April 26, 2006.. The word biodiversity was deemed more effective in terms of communication than biological diversity.
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BioDiversity @ Nimura Genetic Solutions: Successful Biodiversity ...: Today I would like to share a powerpoint of 2... http://bit.ly/8oC0sR
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BioDiversity @ Nimura Genetic Solutions: Successful Biodiversity ...: Today I would like to share a powerpoint of 2... http://bit.ly/8oC0sR
A General Discussion on the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Crop Genetic Resources - A group paper submitted by Ann Marie Kennedy, Derek Kauneckis, Susan Borowitz and Karri Winn in March 1997.
Host Plant Resistance and Conservation of Genetic Diversity - Conserving agricultural genetic diversity.
Meta Description: [ Certainly the value of genetic diversity is immense, and host plant resistance is just one example. But some hold that a
merely utilitarian view of biodiversity can never succeed in conserving it that our orientation towards the use of nature is the root cause of the crisis. ]
Inquiries into Conservation Genetics - Created as course work by students studying conservation genetics in Biology.
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute - An international non-profit organization devoted to the conservation and promotion of agricultural biodiversity. Site includes information about genetic resources conservation and use.
Meta Description: [ IPGRI International Plant Genetic Resources Institute is the world's largest international non-profit agricultural research and training organization devoted solely to the conservation and promotion of agricultural biodiversity. Site includes both popular and technical information about genetic r... ]
Introduction to Conservation Genetics - Overview for a text book for undergraduate and graduate students on the genetic principles and practices involved in conservation.
The Audubon Nature Institute's Research Center - Research programs including studies in reproductive physiology, endocrinology, genetics, embryo transfer, and the expansion of a frozen zoo to assure the future of endangered species through the banking of genetic materials.
Meta Description: [ Audubon Nature Institute is a family of 9 parks and museums in New Orleans dedicated to nature and wildlife preservation. They include fun family attractions such as Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Entergy IMAX Theatre. ]
The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics - Applies molecular biology techniques to the conservation and exploitation of plant genetic resources.
Meta Description: [ The Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics provides research and research services employing advanced technologies in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, gene isolation, biodiversity analysis, biodiscovery, plant breeding, cell and tissue culture and genetic transformation. ]
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World Resources Institute: Genetic Diversity - The variation within species which allows populations to adapt to changes in climate and other local environmental conditions.
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