A very useful message on DAD-Net brings us all up to date “on progress in the development of the set of guidelines that FAO is developing to support policy-makers and technical experts in the implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources…” Here’s the state of play:
- Preparation of national strategies and action plans for animal genetic resources in English/French/Russian/Spanish
- Breeding strategies for sustainable management of animal genetic resources in English/French/Spanish
- Developing the institutional framework for the management of animal genetic resources in English
- Surveying and monitoring of animal genetic resources in English
- Draft guidelines on phenotypic characterization of animal genetic resources
- Draft guidelines on molecular genetic characterization of animal genetic resources
- Draft guidelines on the cryoconservation of animal genetic resources
Two observations. The first is that I wish we plant people were so organized. And the second is that surely a place could be found on the FAO or DAD-IS website for such a list.