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Genebanks at Risk: Hazard Assessment and Risk Management of National and International Genebanks [PDF]
Plants, 2023 Genebanks are crucial for safeguarding global crop diversity but are themselves exposed to several risks. However, a scientific basis for identifying, assessing, and managing risks is still lacking.
Theresa Herbold, Johannes M. M. Engels
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Genomic predictions to leverage phenotypic data across genebanks [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 Genome-wide prediction is a powerful tool in breeding. Initial results suggest that genome-wide approaches are also promising for enhancing the use of the genebank material: predicting the performance of plant genetic resources can unlock their hidden ...
Samira El Hanafi +11 more
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Collaboration between Private and Public Genebanks in Conserving and Using Plant Genetic Resources [PDF]
PlantsAmong the most important users of plant genetic resources, conserved predominantly in public genebanks around the world, are public and private plant breeders.
Johannes M. M. Engels +2 more
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Germplasm Acquisition and Distribution by CGIAR Genebanks [PDF]
Plants, 2020 The international collections of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) hosted by 11 CGIAR Centers are important components of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s global system of conservation and use of PGRFA.
Michael Halewood +17 more
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Plants, 2021 UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 Target 2.5 focuses on the conservation of genetic diversity in soundly managed genebanks. In examining the term “soundly managed”, it becomes quickly evident that there is much more to long-term conservation than placing
Charlotte Lusty +2 more
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Realizing the potential of plant genetic resources: the use of phenomics for genebanks
Plants, People, PlanetSocietal Impact Statement Genebanks contribute to global food security, directly influencing societal well‐being, by providing access to seed or genetic material that is more resilient to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses.
Kioumars Ghamkhar +4 more
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Genebanks and market participation: evidence from groundnut farmers in Malawi
CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 2022 Background Genebanks contribute to poverty reduction as well as food and nutritional security by being one of the main sources of diversity for the development of improved crop varieties. While the welfare implications of adopting improved varieties have
Martin Paul Jr. Tabe-Ojong +3 more
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Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 Linseed or flaxseed is a well-recognized nutritional food with nutraceutical properties owing to high omega-3 fatty acid (α-Linolenic acid), dietary fiber, quality protein, and lignan content. Currently, linseed enjoys the status of a ‘superfood’ and its
Vikender Kaur +10 more
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Leveraging sensor technologies for seed phenotyping by genebanks [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceGenebanks serve as critical repositories for preserving the genetic diversity of plant species, including crops, forages, and their wild relatives, which is essential for adapting to climate change, enhancing food security, and improving agricultural ...
Kioumars Ghamkhar, David Rousseau
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Frontiers in Plant Science, 2018 Genebanks were created by the middle of the twentieth century to preserve cultivated biodiversity when landraces began to be substituted by modern varieties. This move was generally accepted as a necessary step to safeguard the future.
María José Díez +14 more
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