Genebanks of Exotic Fruits
Genebanks of Exotic Fruits
Photo: CUNHA, Léa
The project seeks to give sustainability to germplasm banks of exotic fruit species of tropical, subtropical and temperate climate. Eleven work plans include enrichment, conservation and maintenance activities, characterization and documentation of fruit germplasm banks: avocado, acerola, banana, citrus, apple, papaya, mango, strawberry, pear, pests (plum, peach, nectarine) and grape. Enrichment will be done through collection and exchange. Conservation of access will be conducted predominantly under field conditions, and for some banks will also be kept in vitro backups and cryopreserved. The germplasm documentation and information will be made available through the Alelo (“Allele”) System.
Status: Completed Start date: Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2019 Conclusion date: Fri Apr 30 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2021
Head Unit: Embrapa Cassava & Fruits
Project leader: Janay Almeida dos Santos Serejo
Contact: janay.serejo@embrapa.br