Satellite Symposium 5: Molecular Breeding
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A number of recent reports in New Zealand have expressed the view that restricted access to new plant genetic material from overseas is a major risk to the future growth of the primary sector (MAF, 2002; Douglas, 2003). The restrictions outlined in this paper are the result of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act and regulations administered by MAF and the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) since July 1998. This paper reviews the historical role of exotic forage germplasm in plant improvement in New Zealand, and quantifies the current contribution of recently imported plant material to exports from the pastoral sector.
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The Importance of Exotic Forage Germplasm in Feeding New Zealand's Livestock
A number of recent reports in New Zealand have expressed the view that restricted access to new plant genetic material from overseas is a major risk to the future growth of the primary sector (MAF, 2002; Douglas, 2003). The restrictions outlined in this paper are the result of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act and regulations administered by MAF and the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) since July 1998. This paper reviews the historical role of exotic forage germplasm in plant improvement in New Zealand, and quantifies the current contribution of recently imported plant material to exports from the pastoral sector.
