Genetic resources conservation is the practice of preserving the genetic diversity of plants, animals, and other organisms, including crops and their wild relatives, so that this diversity remains available for present and future use. In the context of plants and crops, it focuses on safeguarding the genes and gene …
Genetic resources conservation is the practice of preserving the genetic diversity of plants, animals, and other organisms, including crops and their wild relatives, so that this diversity remains available for present and future use. In the context of plants and crops, it focuses on safeguarding the genes and gene combinations that confer traits such as disease and pest resistance, drought and stress tolerance, yield, and nutritional quality, which are essential raw materials for plant breeding and food security. Conservation is pursued through complementary approaches: in situ conservation maintains diversity in natural habitats and on farms, while ex situ methods such as seed banks, gene banks, and field collections store and protect germplasm outside its original setting. Documenting and characterizing genetic diversity, including the variation within crop species and landraces, is a key step in conserving and using these resources effectively. Plant Genetics and Crop Research publishes peer-reviewed work relevant to these themes, including a study of genetic diversity and morphometric variation in Assam chilli and a review of the agronomy of the underutilized crop Mauka. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to genetic resources conservation and crop genetic diversity.
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