Genetic Research in the Field of Biological Diversity
The National Strategy for the Sustainable Development of the Republic of Belarus covering the period up to 2030 brings to the fore the special role of biological and landscape diversity. Animal and Plant Kingdoms are indispensable components of agriculture and forestry, fishery, tourism, health care etc. About 27 100 species of living organisms are registered in the territory of our country, including 4450 plant species, 16 thousand of animals, 2 thousand of protists (single-celled) and 4800 fungi.
In 2024, the Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Genetic Resources Management” was adopted for the legal regulation of access to genetic resources.
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TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF BELARUSIANS: FROM THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE
Traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources is analyzed in the context of the current socio-cultural situation in Belarus. This knowledge, skills and experience, which have an applied nature and develop in the form of an intellectual response to the needs of life, are transmitted from generation to generation and mainly verbally; are characterized from the […]
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SPECIES DIVERSITY OF MEDICINAL HERBS USED BY BELARUSIANS
The work summarizes many years of experience in the use of medicinal plants by the population within the modern borders of Belarus. For the first time, the species composition of higher vascular plants used in herbal medicine has been established. Thus, Belarusians used 449 species of higher vascular plants for medicinal purposes. Out of them, […]
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Tree Beekeeping ― Binding the Times. Album-book
“Tree Beekeeping ― Binding the Times” is a unique album-book, the 6th edition of the series “Cultural Heritage of Belarus” released by the Publishing House “Four Quarters” under the Social Project “Belarusian Cultural Heritage” of the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus.
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52 Tips for Biodiversity
Biodiversity – the variety of life on Earth – makes our planet habitable and beautiful. Many of us look to the natural environment for pleasure, inspiration or recreation. We also depend on it for food, energy, raw materials, air and water – the elements that make life as we know it possible and drive our economies.
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DIGITAL SEQUENCE INFORMATION ON PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES
The Article in “The Science and Innovations” considers the issues related to the Nagoya Protocol operation, including the fundamental principles of benefit-sharing arising from access to genetic resources.
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