The 53 studies represent most of the papers presented at a July 2000 conference in Chania, Crete. The breeding of medicinal plants has received renewed attention because of the recognition that the best way to conserve genetic resources is to use them, and the need to improve the quality control of materials for the market. Published simultaneously

The field of medicinal/aromatic plant breeding is growing and changing?this resource will help you stay up to date
In this essential book, researchers from large and small laboratories and institutions throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region explore recent developments in the selection and breeding of aromatic and medicinal plants. They take varied approaches?from traditional breeding to the use of molecular markers?and complement them with up-to-date information on biodiversity and resource conservation.
From the editors: ?It is widely recognized that a strategy of...

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