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Conservation of Plant Genes: DNA Banking and In Vitro Biotechnology
Author(s): Robert P. Adams (Editor), Janice E. Adams
- Publisher: Academic Press Inc
- Publication Date: 29 Oct. 1997
- Language: English
- Print length: 345 pages
- ISBN-10: 0120441403
- ISBN-13: 9780120441402
Book Description
This, the first report of the DNA Bank-Net – an organization whose goal is to encourage the conservation, collection and preservation of plant genes – covers DNA banking and gene retrieval; oligonucleotides from endangered/extinct species; operation of a DNA banking facility; the impact of intellectual property rights in developing countries; interim preservation of plants for DNA use; cryopreservation of fruit stocks; and a critical review of international conservation efforts.
