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Collection Maintenance Genebank Fundamentals Plant Breeding Virtual ToursJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023

The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System – An Overview (6 min)

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USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service operates a genebank network designed to protect crucial plant germplasm. This helps plant breeders and researchers develop superior crops for today and tomorrow. This 6 min video describes and gives a virtual tour of this program.

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