Conservation of Genetic Resources
Institutions and property rights can affect the conservation and use of plant genetic resources and, as a consequence, livelihood of rural communities. Local institutions with collective responsibility for natural resources management can affect through their ability to regulate and motivate collective action around resources management.
Research under this theme addresses questions such as:
- How do land tenure, land reforms, and changes in access to land affect plant diversity?
- What are the institutional mechanisms for conservation of plant genetic resources at the local level?
- How does plant genetic erosion threaten sustainable livelihoods?