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This paper discusses the use of participatory plant breeding, a method involving organic farmers in the breeding process, as a suitable approach for developing organic varieties in the U.S. This model, originally designed for small-scale farmers in developing countries, is gaining traction in the U.S due to its biological, cultural, and economic benefits. Limited private investment in organic plant breeding further encourages the participation of public institution plant breeders.

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Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene

Authors:
Shelton and Tracy