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The Significance of Plant Gene Banks


Date:
Tue, 04/15/2025 - 12:00

Radio Broadcast Num: 01

Radio Remark: USDA plant germplasm repositories are among domestic and global resources designed to protect vital crop materials and genetic diversity. Yet the mission of these genetic resource facilities goes beyond protection - developing new cultivars that improve traits and excite consumers. Rod Bain talks about these plant gene banks in this edition of "Agriculture USA".

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Agricultural Research Service genetic curators Erin Galarneau, Rebecca Povilus, Zach Stansell, and Ben Gutierrez.

Radio Length: 00:04:59.781

Radio Author: RBAIN

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