Literature, books and journal articles of interest to readers are presented here. Please send list of seed publications on policy, regulation and technology to the Editor for inclusion in Seed Info.

J M. Alston, P.G. Pardey and M.J. Taylor (eds.). 2001. Agricultural Science Policy: Changing Global Agendas. The papers provide a broad, yet rigorous overview of the factors that are shaping the research agenda. Thus, competing for funds with the traditional areas of productivity enhancement, economic growth, farm incomes and food security, come the environment, genetic diversity, food safety and intellectual property rights, to name but a few.

The authors share a concern that the factors influencing agricultural R & D are so new and progress so rapidly, that policy makers are coming to decisions without the benefit of sound economic analysis or an understanding of economic consequences. Their contributions are closely written and technical, and will be of interest to all who are working in or studying the area. The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21218-4363; 312pp, ISBN 0 8081 6604 9 (Pb), Price US$21.95; Website: http://www.press.jhu.edu

A.W. Shepherd. 2000. Understanding and Using Market Information: Market Extension Guide 2. It is written in clear language and illustrated with drawings, which all contain a memorable message. Three basic questions are addressed: why farmers need market information; how they can use information and benefit from its use; and what kinds of information are available to them. Subjects covered include how to obtain information, why prices change, calculating marketing costs, and using market information for production planning. A Guide to Maize Marketing for extension officers and A Guide to Marketing Costs are also available in the same series. Published by FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00100 Rome, Italy. Copies are available from Andrew.Shepherd@fao.org or by downloading from the website http://www.fao.org; demon.co.uk; Website: http://www.zedbooks. demon.co.uk.

J. Tuxill and G.P. Nabhan. 2001. People, Plants and Protected Areas: A Guide to in situ Management. This volume in the People and Plants series focuses on how protected areas can be better managed, and presents new approaches for
the conservation of plants within their native habitats. It particularly recognizes the social dimension of in situ protection, highlighting the collaboration that is necessary between professionals and local communities. Published by Earthscan, 120 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JN, UK; Email: earthinfo@earthscan.co.uk; Website: http://www.earthscan.co.uk; 262pp, ISBN 1 85383 782 2 (Pb), Price £24.95.

Internet Guidebook: Training and Extension. This Internet Guidebook is a subject-oriented internet resource guide on training, training courses, training methodology, education, extension, extension methodology, consulting and related fields. It has been created in order to supply a useful tool, facilitating the search of information available in the World Wide Web. It is divided into two main sections: training and extension. It is thought to be useful for projects of technical cooperation, as well as for partner organizations in

developing countries. For more information contact: GTZ, Dag-Hammarskjold-Weg 1-5, Postfach 5180, 65726 Eschborn, Germany; Website: http://www.gtz.de.

Useful Internet Sites
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity was adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on 29 January 2000. The website will provide all information related Meeting records of the Expert Group on Handling, Transport, Packaging and Identification of Living Modified Organisms (available in English, French, Spanish, at website: http://www.biodiv.org/biosafety).

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese at website: http://www.fao.org.