Plant Diversity ›› 2006, Vol. 01 ›› Issue (01): 59-68.

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Challenges on the Application of Seed Ultradry Storage in Seed Banks

 CHENG  Hong-Yan   

  1. Institute of Botany, ChineseAcademy of Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
  • Online:2006-02-25 Published:2014-01-14

Abstract:

Although the technology of seed ultradry storage is promising in plant germplasm conservation, particularly in areas where the refrigerated facilities are not always possible, its application in seed banks still has many challenges. The paper discussed this issue and gave some suggestions on what are the necessary researches in this field to improve its feasibility of application in seed banks.

Key words: Seed bank, Ultradry storage technology, Challenge

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