Plant Genetic Resources Collection of Some Botanic Gardens in the USA and UK from China
The term ‘genetic resources' is defined as genetic material with ‘actual or potential value' The Convention on Biological Diversity provides national sovereignty over genetic resources and access conditions for other sovereign parties.In October 2010,the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization was adopted.Plant genetic resources constitute invaluable assets when meeting the growing demand for increased crop production and productivity.This paper examines the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) and Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University and Morton Arboretum,to describe the proportion of Chinese plants in these collections.We found that Chinese species account for more than 10％ of the total living collection,of which 40％～50％ are endemic to China.In the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE),more than 1700 species were introduced from China,including approximately 900 species endemic;more than 440 species and no less than 200 species endemic in Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University; and about 430 species and more than 150 species endemic in the Morton Arboretum.We also explore deficiencies in the Nagoya Protocol in dealing with historical plant collection,and problems with biological genetic resource protection under the CBD and Nagoya Protocol.The Nagoya Protocol establishes measures to be taken by user countries in the context of access and benefit sharing.China is a mega-diverse country and an important provider of genetic resources globally and needs to enhance legislation on access and benefit sharing at a national level.
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)Nagoya protocolBotanical gardenIntroductionPlant genetic resources
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