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Collection Maintenance Genebank Fundamentals Plant Breeding Virtual ToursJanuary 19, 2021December 5, 2025

The U.S. National Plant Germplasm System – An Overview

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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 9 mins video describes and gives a virtual tour of this program.

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