Question

Explain gene banks/ seed banks .

Answer 1

Gene banks are a type of biorepository which preserve genetic material. For plants, this could be by in vitro storage, freezing cuttings from the plant, or stocking the seeds (e.g. in a seedbank). ... Accession is the common term given to an individual sample in a gene bank, such as a distinct species or variety.

Answer 2

A seed bank stores seeds to preservegenetic diversity. It is a type of gene bank.


Most seed banks are publicly funded and seeds are usually available for research that benefits the public.


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