Macroalgal germplasm banking for conservation, food security, and industry.
Ex situ seed banking was first conceptualized and implemented in the early 20th century to maintain and protect crop lines. Today, ex situ seed banking is important for the preservation of heirloom strains, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration, and diverse research applications. Howev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-02-01
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Series: | PLoS Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000641 |