Two complementary learning modules, developed jointly by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) and the Institute for Genomic Diversity, Cornell University, with the goal of promoting the educated application of molecular techniques in biodiversity studies are now available on the web. They are intended for scientists with a minimal background in genetics and plant molecular biology, but with a working knowledge of plant genetic resources and issues concerning their conservation and management. Volume 1, by M.C. de Vicente and T. Fulton, is entitled "Using molecular marker technology in studies on plant genetic diversity" while Volume 2, by M.C. de Vicente, C. Lopez and T. Fulton, is entitled "Genetic diversity analysis with molecular marker data". See http://www.ipgri.cgiar.org/publications/pubfile+.asp?ID_PUB=912 or contact [email protected] for more information.

09/10/2004