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Livestock diversity needs genebanks too

Livestock genebanks are needed to ensure the world’s future food supply, says livestock expert Carlos Seré.

The genetic diversity of livestock is threatened worldwide, but especially in the global South, where the vast majority of farm animal breeds reside.

Read more … (SciDev.net)

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