Terms used on the Crop Genebank Knowledge Base.
Term | Definition |
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Concerted evolution |
A process whereby repetitive DNA families maintain one type of sequence within the repeat (become homogenized), through genetic mechanisms of unequal crossing over and gene conversion. |
Sources for this glossary:
IPGRI Tech. Bulletin 10: Molecular markers for genebank management and
Seed handling in genebanks training course
Glossary open source software by M. Brampton
Glossary open source software by M. Brampton