because of their superior performance in a particular locality. Over many crop cycles these plants develop unique adaptive qualities to their environment, which empowers local communities and can be vital to maintaining the genetic resources of the world. Examples Bhutanese red rice Black rice Heirloom tomato See also Ark of Taste Biodiversity Community gardening History of gardening Association Kokopelli Landrace List of organic gardening and farming topics Local food Orthodox seed Rare breed Recalcitrant seed Seed saving Seedbank Slow Food Kyoyasai, a specific class of Japanese heirloom vegetables originating around Kyoto, Japan. References Further reading External links What is an heirloom vegetable? Heirloom Vegetables from the Home and Garden Information Center at Clemson University FAO/IAEA Programme Mutant Variety Database FDA Statement of Policy - Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties DEFRA - Plant varieties and seeds Domesticated plants Garden plants Biodiversity Rare breed conservation