• For live cells/tissues, germplasm resources can be stored ex situ in seed banks, botanic gardens, or through cryopreservation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cryopreservation is the process of storing germplasm at very low temperatures, such as liquid nitrogen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many accessions held are international species, and NPGS distributes germplasm resources internationally. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this work, 20 carrot samples (8 commercial cultivars and hybrids and 12 germplasm accessions) were subject to sensory evaluation. (ishs.org)
  • The germplasm accessions can be classified as a function of their position in the PC space. (ishs.org)
  • The Malus germplasm collection at FEM-IASMA includes around 300 accessions which will be screened for variation in dihydrochalcone profile and content in leaves. (fmach.it)
  • Germplasm collections contain accessions originating from a wide range of environments and the site of regeneration may not be optimal for all accessions. (icrisat.org)
  • Germplasm accessions that do not produce adequate seed for conservation such as wild species of groundnut and pearl millet, perennial species of Sorghum and pigeonpea are maintained as live plants in a Field Genebank (botanical garden) and House of Arachis . (icrisat.org)
  • If we are to create an improved environment for safe germplasm exchange, men and women need to be involved equally. (cipotato.org)
  • They are responsible for ensuring seed systems contain good quality and safe germplasm that are free of quarantine diseases. (cgiar.org)
  • Today - in the second of four CGIAR webinars on the topic - global experts and 622 participants gathered online to discuss plant health and ideas to improve our handling and sharing of germplasm - the source plants and genetic material from which new plants can be grown - for all crops. (cipotato.org)
  • In the CGIAR , all eleven centers that maintain plant germplasm include germplasm health units , or GHUs. (cipotato.org)
  • A total of 79 lettuce genotypes (69 germplasm lines and 10 adapted cultivars) were evaluated with this technique for response to X. c. vitians . (ashs.org)
  • Therefore, efforts need to be made to screen additional cultivars and germplasm lines for new sources of resistance. (ashs.org)
  • It would be ideal to regenerate germplasm in near-optimum locations, and meet the requirements of specific cultivars. (icrisat.org)
  • Germplasm is not only important for ensuring healthy plants and high yields but also essential for developing new varieties of crops that can grow well in difficult climates. (cipotato.org)
  • The head of the GHU at the International Potato Center (CIP) , Jan Kreuze , welcomed the guests with an introductory video that provided an overview of the CGIAR's work with germplasm, which tests more than 450,000 germplasm sample s a year to ensure their cleanliness for proper reproduction and healthy crops. (cipotato.org)
  • Germplasm are genetic resources such as seeds, tissues, and DNA sequences that are maintained for the purpose of animal and plant breeding, conservation efforts, agriculture, and other research uses. (wikipedia.org)
  • Germplasm collection is important for the maintenance of biological diversity, food security, and conservation efforts. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this piece, we provide a brief introduction to macroalgal germplasm banking and its application to conservation, industry, and mariculture. (plos.org)
  • Adugna A (2012) Population genetics and ecological studies in wild sorghum [ Sorghum bicolor (L.)] in Ethiopia: implications for germplasm conservation. (cambridge.org)
  • Germplasm samples for conservation are multiplied mainly during the post-rainy season to get better quality seed. (icrisat.org)
  • This review aims to update recent studies on the durian genome attributes and potential applications in the conservation of germplasm, authentication, and exploration of the gene structure and function of this specialty plant. (who.int)
  • Germplasm regeneration is mainly carried out in the post-rainy season (Nov-May) at ICRISAT, Patancheru. (icrisat.org)
  • Although the relevance of quality traits is often stressed, sensory analysis has been seldom applied to germplasm evaluation. (ishs.org)
  • The new screening method should be useful in breeding programs, in which great numbers of plants need to be tested during germplasm evaluation, and for single plant selection as well as other studies. (ashs.org)
  • Regeneration of germplasm is one of the most crucial processes in genebank management. (icrisat.org)
  • Efficient management of seed germplasm collections therefore entails minimizing the frequency of regeneration. (icrisat.org)
  • Therefore, to improve seed quality, germplasm regeneration programs should stress improved management and production practices. (icrisat.org)
  • The genebank test seed viability of fresh germplasm samples and monitor the seed viability at regular intervals based on the initial viability, type of storage and the crop. (icrisat.org)
  • Genomics-assisted germplasm improvement[J]. J Integr Plant Biol. (jipb.net)
  • Accordingly, a joint effort began in 1999 between the PI Station at Ames, Iowa and SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Auchincruive, Ayr to classify the Ocimum germplasm collection using classical morphological comparison coupled with chemotaxonomy (GC and GC-MS). Overall, fifty species of O. basilicum, thirteen O. americanum, seven O. tenuiflorum, three O. gratissimum and a single accession of O. selloi were characterised. (gla.ac.uk)
  • A basic question in germplasm collecting is whether the in situ genetic diversity in a given geographic range has been adequately sampled. (cipotato.org)
  • Germplasm collections can range from collections of wild species to elite, domesticated breeding lines that have undergone extensive human selection. (wikipedia.org)
  • We argue that concerted effort should be made globally in germline preservation of marine algal species via germplasm banking with an overview of the technical advances for feasibility and ensured success. (plos.org)
  • In addition there are issues in the collection germplasm information and where they are shared. (wikipedia.org)
  • Following the Council of Members' authorisation at the 110th session to establish mechanisms for phytosanitary surveillance and management, the ES will organise the second phase of training on the phytosanitary management of the germplasm banks of the IOC network, in collaboration with the World Germplasm Collection in Marrakech, the UCO University team and Prof. Luis Rallo. (internationaloliveoil.org)
  • with significant prevalence in a germplasm collection. (bvsalud.org)
  • The study was designed with a total of 82 germplasm and a national check in RCBD for genetic variability for 11 agronomic traits. (academicjournals.org)
  • 2003). A Guide to Effective Management of Germplasm Collections. (wikipedia.org)
  • An experiment was carried out to evaluate the performance of 22 lentil (Lens culinaris M.) genotypes for their yield and yield contributing characters at phenotypic level, relationship and diversity among the individuals and characterize the germplasm through phenotypic markers. (banglajol.info)
  • Germplasm resources allow for more genetic assets to be used and integrated for agricultural systems for plant breeding and bringing about new varieties. (wikipedia.org)
  • Germplasm resources are a way to conserve the pre-existing biological diversity and to possibly regenerate habitats. (wikipedia.org)
  • This research evaluated selected buffalograss germplasm for resistance to B. occiduus . (unl.edu)
  • Equally important, said Kreuze, " is the preservation of germplasm for safeguarding biodiversity for future generations. (cipotato.org)
  • Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) have now been chosen to provide a globally unique and permanent mechanism for identifying germplasm. (cgiar.org)
  • At the International Potato Center (CIP) , improving plant health germplasm distribution for strengthening food systems is a central focus of the organization's research. (cipotato.org)
  • INGR16020), a lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) germplasm with high herbage yield with high essential oil content. (scielo.br)
  • Here effort was made to assess the genetic variability in linseed germplasm and identify some promising lines used as parents in the linseed hybridization program. (academicjournals.org)
  • However, only about 5% of current germplasm resources are living samples. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the United States, germplasm resources are regulated by the National Genetic Resources Program (NGRP), created by the U.S. congress in 1990. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition the web server The Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) provides information about germplasms as they pertain to agriculture production. (wikipedia.org)
  • TY - JOUR T1 - Cultivar influence on variability in olive oil phenolic profiles determined through an extensive germplasm survey. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • This process ensures that cells do not degrade and keeps the germplasm intact. (wikipedia.org)
  • As genetic information moves largely online there is a transition in germplasm information from a physical location (seed banks, cryopreserving) to online platforms containing genetic sequences. (wikipedia.org)
  • Germplasm maintenance involves seed germination testing and monitoring the viability. (icrisat.org)