Genebanks of Roots and Tubers
Genebanks of Roots and Tubers

Photo: Rosa, Ronaldo
The planned activities include germplasm rescue, characterization, conservation, providing access to the internal and external public and documentation in the institutional Genetic Resources Database (Alelo System) to make information available. These will be developed through eight innovation solutions, involving seven Embrapa units. Through the proposed activities, it is expected to expand the genetic variability conserved in Active Root and Tuber Germplasm Banks in Brazil, as well as to intensify its use in research programs, especially in biotechnology, pre-breeding and genetic improvement.
Status: In progress Start date: 05/2021 Conclusion date: 12/2025
Head Unit: Embrapa Cassava & Fruits
Project leader: Carlos Alberto da Silva Ledo
Contact: carlos.ledo@embrapa.br