@inproceedings{oai:soar-ir.repo.nii.ac.jp:00010506, author = {Kwak, T S and Whang, H G and Chung, C S}, book = {信州大学農学部紀要}, issue = {1-2}, month = {Mar}, note = {Proceedings of Shinshu University International Symposium 2007 “Sustainable Agriculture and Environment:Asian Network”, The use and conservation of biodiversity are increasingly important concerns for society. We focus on the genetic diversity aspects of biodiversity as they pertain to the rice gene pool and its contribution to agriculture and our food supply. We review that the need and threats of biodiversity. There are two basic approaches such as ex-situ and in-situ for conservation strategies of genetic diversity of the rice gene pool. The main concern of breeders regarding rice genetic resources for plant breeding in future is to develop promising varieties with high yielding, functional performance, and sustainability over a range of environments by using genetic resources and widening gene pool through biotechnological approaches. Rice breeding in Korea during last three decades has made the tremendous progress in genetic yield potential and grain quality as well as stability of rice variety. Research on rice cultivation in Korea focuses on labor saving technology and production of high quality rice and environment-friendly technologies of low production cost., Article, 信州大学農学部紀要. 44(1-2): 35-37 (2008)}, pages = {35--37}, publisher = {信州大学農学部}, title = {Importance of Rice Genetic Resources and Current Status of Rice Breeding and Cultivation in Kore}, volume = {44}, year = {2008} }