Essays about: "Germplasm conservation"

Found 2 essays containing the words Germplasm conservation.

  1. 1. Morphological characterisation and cryopreservation of sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam., accessions at the NPGRC of South Africa

    University essay from SLU/Swedish Biodiversity Centre

    Author : Machoene Tshidi Manamela; [2009]
    Keywords : cryopreservation; duplicate accessions; germplasm; morphological characterisation; NPGRC; phenotypic diversity; sweet potato ; South Africa;

    Abstract : Morphological characterisation of germplasm helps in the identification of duplicate accessions, unique traits and the development of core collection. Cryopreservation serves as a complementary conservation method to field and in-vitro methods. READ MORE

  3. 2. Gene conservation and breeding of tree species in Azores islands

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant Biology

    Author : Miguel Gomes Caetano Ferreira; [2004]
    Keywords : germplasm conservation; tree breeding; Azores islands;

    Abstract : Since no forest tree gene conservation activities were carried in the Azores islands with its unique flora, it is urgent to develop a strategy for management of the Azorean forest tree genetic resources. To safeguard the potential for adaptation was identified as the prime objective for gene conservation of tree species in Azores. READ MORE