Publications by IPGRI

From its earliest origins, IPGRI has pursued a vigorous programme of publication as one of its primary methods of communication. The Institute produces a variety of publications that are a major, high-profile element in its activities.

Strategy

The strategy of IPGRI's publications effort is to produce a continually developing stream of output, synthesizing and reviewing the very latest developments in the science, policy and technology of plant genetic resources. The material is adapted to the demands of IPGRI's audiences, using the latest innovations and technological developments, and distributed using conventional and electronic mechanisms.

Output

Since 1974, IPGRI has published almost 450 separate titles, generated from its own activities. The publications are mainly in English. A number are available in French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese.

IPGRI produces a variety of publications every year, and maintains an extensive backlist of its previously published titles (see the Publications by category). IPGRI's publications are aimed at different audiences. National programme staff are priority targets for IPGRI's research and institutional publications. Other audiences include donors, policy-makers, NGOs and researchers. IPGRI produces several institutional publications. The Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter is a quarterly international periodical published jointly by IPGRI and FAO. IPGRI's Annual Report is another essential institutional product. Geneflow is a popular annual publication aimed at donors and policy-makers, dealing with developements in genetic resources. Plant Genetic Resources Abstracts is a bibliographic tool abstracting the literature. It is produced quarterly by CAB International, with sponsorship from IPGRI.

Many of IPGRI's scientific and technical publications emerge from IPGRI's project activities, often as primary outputs. These publications are targeted at different but highly specific audiences. Another area of IPGRI publication activity is the production of reports of meetings, especially of crop and regional genetic resources networks. IPGRI's Regional Offices produce quarterly Regional Newsletters. Increasingly, IPGRI's Regional Offices are also producing publications themselves, responding to the needs of specific regional audiences.

Distribution policy

IPGRI distributes its publications free of charge, on first appearance to a defined mailing list. To maximize audience and availability, IPGRI aims to place material in the libraries of national programmes, genebanks, university departments, research institutions, etc. IPGRI maintains stocks of publications which it distributes on an ad hoc basis. Limited numbers of specific titles may also be sent to individuals who can show that they have a particular need for a personal copy of a publication. To request publications, locate them on our Thematical and alphabetical search page or on our Multicriteria search and then place an order.

IPGRI is increasingly using the Web to distribute its publications by making PDF copies of the material available for downloading from its Web pages. This is a continuing process. At the moment only a limited number of titles are available in this format.

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