The document outlines a strategy for the conservation of crop wild relatives (CWR) in the USA, summarizing initial results from an inventory of over 4,600 taxa. It highlights the prioritization of taxa based on their potential agricultural use and includes iconic species, with a focus on food crops relevant to US production. The document advocates for the collection of occurrence data, the establishment of genetic reserves, and future analyses to manage CWR under climate change impacts.
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