Glossary/AcronymsTerms used on the Crop Genebank Knowledge Base.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Long-term conservation |
The storage of germplasm for a long period such as in base collections and duplicate collections. The period of storage before seeds need to be regenerated varies but is at least several decades and possibly a century or more. Long-term conservation takes place at sub-zero temperatures. |
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