Plant Introduction in India During Pre- and Post-CBD Periods - An Analysis
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Abstract
An analysis of the germplasm import into India before and after the adoption of Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD) was undertaken with the objective offinding the impact ofsigning this legally binding instrument by contracting
countries. Plant Genetic Resources are at NBPGR for research purpose, quarantine examination and onward
transmission to the users. The records ofsuch imports five years prior to the signingCBD (1988-92) and five years after
CBD (1997-2001), with a gap of 1993-1996 as transit phase were analysed. The impact was studied separately for
CGIAR centres national gene banks in different group of crops. An overall decrease of about 14.5% in introduction
ofgermplasm was observed during post-CBD period. This decline has, however, not affected imports from CG centres.
The decrease in introduction from National Gene Banks in different countries suggest a cautious approach for sharing
of germplasm. Countries like USA, Germany, Canada, UK and Italy still remain the main supplier of germplasm to
India.