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UK Biodiversity Indicators 2023. Indicator C9b: Plant genetic resources (Enrichment Index) 2023

Abstract

This indicator was not updated in 2023. It was last updated in 2018.

These documents support indicator C9b – Plant genetic resources (Enrichment Index). The documents include a datasheet and technical background document.

As a result of discussions in the UK Plant Genetic Resources Group, a revised indicator is being considered; whilst development is underway it is not ready for publication.

Seed banks provide an insurance policy against the extinction of plants in the wild. They complement in situ conservation methods, which conserve plants and animals directly in the wild. The indicator is based on an enrichment Index developed by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO 2010) to assess the genetic diversity held in gene banks. The method factors in duplication and similarity to existing accessions. An upward trending line indicates diversity is being added to collections – the steeper the line, the greater the diversity being incorporated. An accession is a collection of plant material from a particular location at a point in time.

These resources may not be fully accessible for all users. If you need a copy of any of these resources in a different or more accessible format, please get in touch.

More information on UK Biodiversity Indicator C9b is available on the UKBI C9b webpage.

Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 2023·11·14

Citation
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK. 2023. UK Biodiversity Indicators 2023.

Lineage
The UK Biodiversity Indicators were created to provide a measure for reporting on the UK’s progress towards meeting international biodiversity goals and targets and were first published in 2007.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC distributor

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Copyright of data and/or information presented in these resources may not reside solely with the distributor (JNCC). For more information, please contact enviro.statistics@defra.gov.uk.

Metadata date 2023·11·14

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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