Cryopreservation of tropical tree species


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Nashatul Z.N.A., . and Marzalina M., . and Hamsinah H., . (2003) Cryopreservation of tropical tree species. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

Long term ex situ storage of plant germplasm is very important in order to maintain the genetic diversity and for the preservation of near-extinct species as more habitats become threatened due to man's activities. It has been estimated that nearly 70 of the Malaysian tropical forest species bear recalcitrant seeds. Conventional techniques have been unsuccessful to store recalcitrant seeded species that is often large in size high in moisture content and sensitive to low temperature. Cryopreservation has been found to be an effective and promising tool to conserve germplasm for long term storage. This paper highlight the research work using cryopreservation techniques such as desiccation encapsulation dehydration direct cooling slow cooling rapid thawing and ambient thawing that have been tested on tropical tree species.


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Abstract

Long term ex situ storage of plant germplasm is very important in order to maintain the genetic diversity and for the preservation of near-extinct species as more habitats become threatened due to man's activities. It has been estimated that nearly 70 of the Malaysian tropical forest species bear recalcitrant seeds. Conventional techniques have been unsuccessful to store recalcitrant seeded species that is often large in size high in moisture content and sensitive to low temperature. Cryopreservation has been found to be an effective and promising tool to conserve germplasm for long term storage. This paper highlight the research work using cryopreservation techniques such as desiccation encapsulation dehydration direct cooling slow cooling rapid thawing and ambient thawing that have been tested on tropical tree species.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: Summary En
AGROVOC Term: BIOLOGICAL PRESERVATION
AGROVOC Term: TREES
AGROVOC Term: SPECIES
AGROVOC Term: GERMPLASM
AGROVOC Term: GENETIC VARIATION
AGROVOC Term: MALAYSIA
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:28
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16885

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