Central Asia: Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity of fruit crops and wild fruit and nut-bearing species

Central Asia: Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity of fruit crops and wild fruit and nut-bearing species- This publication summarises work on agricultural biodiversity in Central Asia, a Vavilov centre of origin and diversity for many globally important perennial species including Almond (Amygdalus communis), Alycha/Cherry Plum (Prunus Cerasifera), Apple (Malus spp.), Apricot (Prunus armeniaca), Fig (Ficus carica), Grape (Vitis spp.), Peach (Persica vulgaris), Pistachio (Pistacia vera), Pomegranate (Punica granatum), Pear (Pyrus spp.), Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides.), Walnut (Juglans regia), Currants (Ribes spp.). Published as Conference Proceedings, it includes many specific studies and related processes.