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Seed banks are essential for the conservation of plant germplasm. Seeds are the genetic reservoir for genes necessary to produce the next generation of plants. As such, the factors that influence their successful storage and reproduction are of paramount interest to seed biologists. At The Ohio State University, the Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center (OPGC) has been established to conserve important flower seed genes. Similarly, UC Davis is noted for its Tomato Genetics Resources Center (TGRC). Other seed banks around the world include the following:
Center |
Crop (s) |
Number of Accessions |
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) |
Cassava |
5,728 |
International
Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
Maize |
24,000 |
International Potato Center (CIP) |
Andean Roots & Tubers |
1,112 |
International Center for Agriculture in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) |
Barley |
24,218 |
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) |
|
16,961 |
International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) |
Bambara groundnut |
2,029 |
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) |
Forages |
11,537 |
Musa |
931 |
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International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) |
Rice |
80,617 |
West Africa Rice Development Association (WARDA) |
Rice |
14,917 |
World Agroforesty Centre |
Sesbania |
25 |
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TOTAL |
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532,508 |