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A WebGIS platform for the monitoring of Farm Animal Genetic Resources (GENMON).
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Duruz Solange, Flury Christine, Matasci Giona, Joerin Florent, Widmer Ivo, Joost Stéphane
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BACKGROUND: In 2007, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) initiated the Global plan of action for Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR). The main goal of this plan is to reduce further loss of genetic diversity in farm animals, so as to protect and promote the diversity of farm animal resources. An important step to reach this goal is to monitor and prioritize endangered breeds in the...
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