scholarly journals Note on 40 years of organized international cooperation in buckwheat research / Zapis ob 40 letnici organiziranega mednarodnega sodelovanja pri raziskavah ajde

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Ivan Kreft
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
International Symposium ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
14Th International Symposium

The Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, India in collaboration with ICAR - National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), India, and DBT - Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), India organized the 14th International Symposium on Buckwheat ...

scholarly journals Note on the 14th International Symposium on Buckwheat at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, India from Sept. 3 to 6, 2019

Fagopyrum ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-26
Author(s):  
Ivan Kreft
Keyword(s):  
International Symposium ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
14Th International Symposium

The Department of Botany, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, India in collaboration with ICAR-Na- tional Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), India, and DBT-Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable De­velopment (IBSD), India organized the 14th International Symposium on Buckwheat at North-Eastern Hill Univer­sity, Shillong from Sept. 3 to 6, 2019 at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong ...

Forage diversity, conservation and use.

2020 ◽  
pp. 423-449
Author(s):  
Jean Hanson ◽  
Rainer Schultze-Kraft ◽  
Michael Peters ◽  
Peter Wenzl ◽  
Ahmed Amri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Gene Bank ◽  
International Network ◽  
Global System ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Core ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Forage Diversity

Abstract This chapter outlines the scientific and development impacts of forage diversity conservation, characterization and distribution work under the international network of forage collections in CGIAR. The focus for the future will continue to be on the core operations that are essential to conserve and manage the diversity with increased emphasis on those that will ensure efficiency and value for money in gene bank operations. In addition to these essential activities, there are opportunities to be more forward and outward looking and to link with activities in the Livestock CRP and the Excellence in Breeding Platform, as well as to contribute to the global system of plant genetic resources, support the FAO Global Plan of Action and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Broadening the genetic base of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) through germplasm enhancement

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.S. Bisht ◽  
K.V. Bhat ◽  
S. Lakhanpaul ◽  
B.K. Biswas ◽  
M. Pandiyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Sesamum Indicum ◽  
Genetic Enhancement ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Oil Crops ◽  
Rich Diversity ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Realized Genetic Gains

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the world's oldest oil crops and has been cultivated in Asia from ancient times. India has a rich diversity of this crop and a landrace collection is maintained at the National Genebank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR). The breeding potential of this germplasm has been hardly exploited to date. The major hindrance for the utilization of these resources is the transfer of diversity into a form that can be easily used by breeders and farmers. As part of a core collection strategy, a selection was made of 24 of the most diverse and unadapted parental lines, including one accession of the wild species S. mulayanum, and these were intercrossed in various combinations to maximize genetic diversity and to develop locally adapted pools of genetic resources. A weak and decentralized selection regime was maintained at four selected target sites on the progeny of 103 crosses. The range of variation in the selected F4 progenies was assessed, and promising types with desired plant characteristics and high seed yield were selected. Realized genetic gains, especially for yield-related traits, were also assessed. Only a limited fraction of the existing diversity held in the genebank was used in the present study and there is much more diversity available for large-scale genetic enhancement of sesame in the future.

Monitoring plant genetic resources for food and agriculture

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-80
Author(s):  
M. Ehsan Dulloo ◽  
◽  
Prishnee Bissessur ◽  
Jai Rana ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Food And Agriculture ◽  
Monitoring Strategies ◽  
Genetic Level ◽  
Development Goals

This chapter reviews the methodologies developed to assess the extent of diversity of PGRFA at species, variety, and genetic level and examines the efforts made at global level in monitoring them at different scales. Efforts have been made to halt the loss of biodiversity (including genetic diversity) by United Nations Organizations (FAO, UNEP, UN) at setting of global targets (second Global Plan of Action on conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA, Aichi Targets and Sustainable Development Goals) and indicators have been established to monitor progress towards them. Yet none of the targets on genetic diversity have been achieved, due to a lack of implementable monitoring system that would allow progress to be accurately monitored. Further research is needed to improve the methodologies for monitoring plant genetic resources, particularly at the varietal and genetic level. The chapter discusses the opportunities and challenges as well as provides recommendations for future conservation and monitoring strategies that may safeguard PGRFA for posterity.

Morphological diversity in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) germplasm accessions

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunjeet Kumar ◽  
B. L. Meena ◽  
Ranjan Kar ◽  
Shailesh K. Tiwari ◽  
K. K. Gangopadhyay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Crop Improvement ◽  
Solanum Melongena ◽  
Morphological Diversity ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Improvement Programme

Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) is an important solanaceous vegetable in many countries of Asia and Africa. It is a good source of minerals and vitamins in the tropical diets. Assessment of genetic resources is the starting point of any crop improvement programme. In India, the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources is the nodal institute for management of germplasm resources of crop plants and holds more than 2500 accessions of brinjal in its genebank. In the present study, morphological diversity in a set of 622 accessions, comprising 543 accessions from indigenous sources and 79 accessions of exotic origin, was assessed. Wide range of variations for 31 descriptors, 13 quantitative and 18 qualitative, were recorded. The wide regional variations for plant, flower and fruit descriptors revealed enough scope for improvement of yield characters by selection. The genetic differences among the landraces are potentially relevant to breeding programmes in that the variability created through hybridization of the contrasting forms could be exploited.

scholarly journals Germplasm Conservation as a Key for Food Security

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VIII) ◽  
pp. 462-464
Author(s):  
M. K. Srivastava
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Crop Improvement ◽  
National Level ◽  
Germplasm Conservation ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Germplasm Exchange ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security

Security of any country as well as the whole world can be ensure through the conservation of germplasm since they are genetic resources that can be used to prolong a population of an organism. Plant genetic resources (PGR) are the foundation of agriculture as well as food and nutritional security. The ICAR-NBPGR is key institution at national level for management of PGR in India under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. India being rich in both flora and fauna germplasm diversity also have challenge of protecting its natural heritage. At the same time, we also have mutually beneficial strategies for germplasm exchange with other countries. The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) activities include PGR exploration, collection, exchange, characteri- zation, evaluation, conservation and documentation. It also perform the responsibility to carry out quarantine of all imported PGR. NBPGR collects and acquires germplasm from various sources, conserves it in the Genebank, characterizes and evaluates it for different traits and provides ready material for breeders to develop varieties for farmers. At present, the National Genebank conserves more than 0.45 million accessions. NBPGR is responsible for identifying trait-specific pre-adapted climate resilient genotypes, promising material with disease resistance and quality traits which the breeders use for various crop improvement programmes. The prime focus area of research of NBPGR at present is is on characterization of ex situ conserved germplasm and detailed evaluation of prioritized crops for enhanced utilization. identification of novel genes and alleles for enhanced utilization of PGR; identification and deployment of germplasm/landraces.

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