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Proposal to make the island of Linosa/Italy as a centre for on-farm conservation of plant genetic resources

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In view of the remarkable interest of the flora, vegetation and landscape of Linosa island, a natural reserve should be suggested including protection of the traditional agriculture. Especially for the last aim completely new ways have to be elaborated. An integrated approach of nature protection and on-farm conservation could be the ideal conclusion.

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Hammer, K., Laghetti, G. & Perrino, P. Proposal to make the island of Linosa/Italy as a centre for on-farm conservation of plant genetic resources. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 44, 127–135 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008603014588

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