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Ariadne Watywarawan1, Camila N Machado2, Lays Juliani Hespanhol3
1Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC), Laboratório de Ecologia de Paisagem e de Vertebrados (LABECO), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Ambientais (PPGCA), Avenida Universitária, 1105, Bairro Universitário, 88806-000 Criciúma, SC, Brazil.
Abstract:
This study aimed to present the status of on-farm conservation, considering its relevance for the preservation of agrobiodiversity on a global scale and its impacts in Brazil. Through bibliometric analyses, the most frequent institutions, countries, and researchers publishing on the topic were identified, and the main topics studied in each four-year publication period were discussed, covering the period from 1996 to 2023. A timeline of significant events in the establishment and legal recognition of landrace conservation was created. Since 1996, 315 original and 15 review articles have been indexed. Italy, Brazil, and the USA lead in publication numbers, with Italy standing out due to its focus on Fabaceae varieties and high researcher output. Brazil, like the USA and Italy, also has a significant support from global funding agencies for on-farm conservation research. The four-year analysis revealed the decentralization of research from Europe to the Global South and the improvements in research over time. The bibliometric review and organization of a timeline demonstrated that the development of incentive programs for the conservation of landrace varieties, coupled with support for scientific research, enhances the value of plant genetic resources and contributes to food security, sustainable agriculture, and genetic conservation.
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