Ultradry seed storage cuts cost of gene bank

摘要: Today we are faced with an urgent challenge to organize the efficient conservation of biodiversity. In case plants, one way doing this is store their seeds in a gene bank. The effective preservation depends on moisture content and storage temperature, which can present problem developing countries where costs cold prohibitive. Here describe storing under ultradry conditions at ambient temperatures not only improves longevity vigour but also promises be cost-effective technique for germplasm conservation.