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peer-reviewed research article

Millions of generations old: Once lost, diversity of gene pools cannot be restored

authors

Michael T. Clegg, Department of Botany & Plant Sciences, UC Riverside

publication information

California Agriculture 49(6):34-39. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v049n06p34. November-December 1995.

Summary

Genetic variants provide the raw material for innovation in food, fiber, energy and medicinal advancement. Once lost, genetic adaptations may not be regained in any realistic time interval.

author affiliations

M.T. Clegg is Acting Dean, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and Professor, Department of Botany & Plant Sciences, UC Riverside.

author notes

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