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Bar-coding

A computerized coding system that uses a printed pattern or bars on labels to identify germplasm accessions. Barcodes are read by optically scanning the printed pattern and using a computer program to decode the pattern.

Base collection

A collection of germplasm that is conserved in long-term secure storage and is not used as a routine distribution source. Seed is usually stored at sub-zero temperatures and low moisture content.

Base unit

The number of seeds needed to ensure the successful implementation of a procedure such as registration or regeneration.

Basic Local Alignment Search Tool

(BLAST) A bioinformatics tool to find matches between a DNA sequence and known sequences stored in databases.

Bayesian analysis

A statistical approach for constructing phylogenetic trees related to maximum likelihood that operates on a priori weighting factors and probabilities (see maximum likelihood parsimony).

Biodiversity

The totality of genes species and ecosystems in a given region be it a microhabitat or the world. Also called biological diversity.

Bioversity

Bioversity International (website)

Bootstrap analysis

A method in cladistic analysis to infer the ???strength??? or ???confidence??? of a branch on a phylogenetic tree obtained by generating trees many times from a sample distribution of characters. Bootstrap values theoretically can vary from 0% (poor support) to 100% (excellent support).

Breeding

The propagation and genetic manipulation by hybridization or deliberate self-crossing of plants for the purpose of selecting improved offspring.

Breeding line

A group of identical pure-breeding diploid or polyploid organisms that are distinguished from other individuals of the same species by a unique phenotype and genotype.

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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

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