Voltar
Artigo Acesso aberto Produção Nacional
BIBTEX RIS

A patrimonialização de material genético brasileiro: o estudo de caso da coleção de fungos filamentosos do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz

2008; MUSEU PARAENSE EMÍLIO GOELDI; Volume: 3; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/s1981-81222008000200009

ISSN

2178-2547

Autores

Roberta Nobre da Câmara,

Tópico(s)

Animal and Plant Science Education

Resumo

The aim of this study is to discuss the process of having Brazilian genetic material listed as heritage, using the legislation pertaining to the subject as the main source of reference. A case study is presented of the history of the collection of filamentous fungi at Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), a live collection which was begun in 1922 as a repository of Brazilian genetic heritage. The collection’s actual state of protection is analyzed according to the literature from heritage studies. At the end, a discussion is presented of how this collection could be divulged, especially in science museums, to enhance its value and meaning. Based on our understanding of heritage protection, the studies conducted lead to the conclusion that when scientific collections are not listed, they fail to enjoy the protection needed for them to be passed on to future generations.

Referência(s)