Integration of Conservation Strategies of Plant Genetic ... - Genres

Fig. 1: In-situ preservation areas and landscapes of traditional agriculture identified by
Greek Gene Bank and proposed for protection
Of the many places identified, the following merit special protection, having exceptional aesthetic,
natural or cultural value and therefore should receive first priority.
The altiplane of Lassithi
An impressive agricultural landscape on Crete island. It is 4500 ha fertile plain situated at an altitude of
850 m above sea level. Traditional agriculture based on diverse local germplasm is practiced in a
spectacular landscape of 1200 wind mills used to pump irrigation water for the crops. The area is mainly
devoted to potato cultivation, but many other crops, i.e vegetables, cereals, are also grown.
The altiplane of Englouvi, in Lefkas island of the Ionian see.
It is a 300 Ha fertile plain cultivated with traditional cereal (wheat, barley,rye ) and legume (principally
lentil) landraces. Agriculture is practiced under harsh traditional labor intensive conditions.