A Gene Bank is a type of biorepository that stores genetic material. For plants, this typically involves storing seeds, pollen, tissue cultures, or even DNA sequences in conditions designed for long-term preservation (e.g., low temperature and humidity). Gene banks are crucial for the conservation of biodiversity, including endangered plant species, providing a reservoir of genetic resources for future use, research, and potential reintroduction or breeding programs.
Plant genes of endangered species are stored in :
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2011 · Topic: Main Plant Diseases (Role of Breeding and Biotechnology in Disease Resistance)
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