Tissue culture methods for the international exchange and conservation of cassava germplasm
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ArticleLanguage: English Description: (6):3-5Subject(s): LOC classification: - 13231
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La coleccion de germoplasma de yuca del CIAT en Colombia comprende actualmente casi 2500 introducciones y se esperan otras 1000. La coleccion se mantiene en estado clonal mediante el cultivo continuo en el campo. Esto resulta costoso y puede ocasionar perdidas a causa de plagas y enfermedades; ademas, el intercambio con otros paises enfrenta barreras de cuarentena. Los metodos de cultivo de tejidos se pueden utilizar como un medio alternativo de propagacion y almacenamiento para disminuir tales riesgos. Se describen estos metodos, los cuales deberan estar completamente desarrollados para fines de este ano. (Abstracts on Tropical Agriculture-CIAT)
CIATs collection of cassava germplasm in Colombia currently comprises nearly 2500 entries and some 1000 more are expected. The collection is maintained in clonal form by continuous field cultivation. That is expensive and may cause losses through pests and diseases; also exchange with other countries meets with quarantine barriers. Tissue culture methods can be used as an alternative means of propagation and storage, to reduce these risks. These methods, which should be fully developed by the end of this year, are described. (Abstracts on Tropical Agriculture)