Crop Genebank Knowledge Base

Molecular markers with known chromosomal locations.

An identifiable physical location on a chromosome whose inheritance can be monitored (e.g. gene

A way to assess the comparative degree of information provided by different molecular marker systems as assessed by the product of heterozygosity and multiplex ratio.

The stage in development at which seeds attain maximum dry weight.

The pattern of mating between individuals of a population

A set of methods used to construct cladograms based on certain evolutionary models of character state changes (see Bayesian analysis parsimony).

The storage of germplasm in the medium-term such as in active and working collections it is generally assumed that little loss of viability will occur for approximately ten years. Medium-term conservation takes place at temperatures between 0??C and 10??C.

Musa Germplasm Information System (website)

Also known as DNA chip. A high throughput screening technique based on the hybridization between oligonucleotide probes and either DNA or mRNA, carried out on miniaturized reaction surfaces.

The point on a seed that was the orifice (pore) of the ovule.