About Lesson
- Sum total of genes present in a species is called germ plasm.
- Conservation has to be done in such a way that there is minimum risk of its loss and that it can be either planted directly in field or can be prepared for planting.
- It can be done by two ways:
A) Insitu conservation:
- National Park, Biosphere reserve, Gene sanctuary.
B) Exsitu Conservation:
- Seed banks
i) Orthodox seeds : Moisture 5% or low.
ii) Recalcitrant seeds: Moisture 12-30%.
- Plant banks
- Cell and organ bank
- Shot tip banks
- DNA bank
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