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Item Technical guidelines for the safe movement and duplication of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) germplasm using embryo culture transfer protocols(Manual, 2012) Cueto, Cristeta A.; Johnson, Vincent B.; Engelmann, Florent; Kembu, Alfred; Konan, Jean Louis; Kouassi Kan, Modeste; Rivera, Ramon L.; Vidhanaarachchi, V.; Bourdeix, Roland F.; Weise, Stephan F.Item Technical guidelines for the safe movement of Musa germplasm (3rd edition)(Manual, 2015) Murray, Sharman; Lassois, Ludvine; Massart, Sébastien; Clerck, Caroline de; Caruana, Marie-Line; Chabannes, Pierre-Yves; Kumar, P. Lava; Houwe, Ines van den; Roux, Nicolas Stephan M.; Thomas, J.E.These guidelines describe technical procedures that minimize the risk of pest introductions due to the movement of germplasm for research, crop improvement, plant breeding, exploration or conservation. It is important to emphasize that these guidelines are not meant for trade and commercial consignments concerning export and import of germplasm.Item European landraces: on-farm conservation, management and use(Book, 2009) Veteläinen, M.; Negri, V.; Maxted, N.This technical bulletin first establishes the context of European landrace diversity conservation and use; it reviews how landrace inventories can be generated, using practical examples of such inventories for European countries; it then provides specific case studies of the on farm management of landraces; and exemplars of how landrace use has been and might be further promoted within a European agricultural context. The recent introduction of the Commission Directive 2008/62 EC on Conservation Varieties will impact European landrace diversity; this is discussed together with the development of diverse European and National policies to support the conservation and use of landraces in production systems for sustainable agriculture. The technical bulletin concludes with a discussion of why we still need landraces, the current conservation status of European landraces, a review of the threats to on farm management of landraces and the opportunities for future landrace cultivation. It concludes with a proposal for a European on farm conservation and landrace management strategy that will both ensure the systematic conservation landrace diversity and promote its sustainable use, thus helping to underpin European food security and well being.Item Design and analysis of evaluation trials of genetic resources collections: A guide for genebank managers(Other, 2000) International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteThis guide is for genebank managers who are considering undertaking evaluation trials on the genetic material in their care. It covers the stages involved in an experimental programme, from the determination of the objectives of each trial to the methods used for the analyses: a broader subject area than that of 'traditional' statistics. The coverage can only give general guidelines, and managers will need to interpret and adapt them for their particular crops. This guide discusses some of the statistical issues that should be borne in mind when conducting an evaluation trial. Managers will also need to consider practical aspects of the way their crops should be grown. A compromise between statistical and practical consideration can be found. This document is intended to stimulate discussion with and among genebank managers on how they could be using their genetic materials to the fullest.Item In situ conservation of Populus nigra(Other, 2001) Lefèvre, F.; Barsoum, N.; Heinze, B.; Kajba, D.; Rotach, P.; Vries, S.M.G. de; Turok, J.; European Forest Genetic Resources ProgrammeP. nigra is a typical pioneer tree species of the riparian forest ecosystem. Therefore, the in situ gene conservation strategies and methods developed for other forest tree species are not always suitable. In fact, successful in situ conservation strategies for black poplar need to consider the current status and management of existing populations as well as the physical dynamics of the natural habitat formed by the river. Furthermore, conservation relies heavily on the potential to restore entire floodplain ecosystems, as well as the development of appropriate strategies for the management of restored sites. These factors not only determine the objectives of designated in situ conservation units, but also the methods and costs of the approach that is ultimately adopted.Item Accession management: Combining or splitting accession as a tool to improve germplasm management efficiency(Book, 2002) Sackville-Hamilton, N. Ruaraidh; Engels, J.M.M.; Hintum, T.J.L. van; Koo, B.; Smale, Melinda; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteThe publication is aimed at curators and other genebank staff. It is meant to be a discussion guide, to provide ideas and suggestions on how management procedures can be improved, and to point to possible implications of a given management procedure. It does not aim to provide a definitive theory on composing genebank collections or on the management of accessions, nor does it attempt to provide a complete overview of possible approaches and procedures. The reader is invited to give feedback to IPGRI (comments, additions, alternative approaches, etc.) on any aspect of the contents, and thus contribute to the discussion started with this publication.Item Post-harvest characteristics of black Sigatoka resistant banana, cooking banana and plantain hybrids(Book, 1998) Dadzie, B.K.This manual is based on the results of 2.5 years (1993-1995) of research work conducted at the Fundación Hondureña de Investigación Agrícola (FHIA) in Honduras. The manual describes post-harvest characteristics at harvest, maturation, green-life, ripening quality and organoleptic features of black Sigatoka resistant hybrids. Chapter 1 is devoted to two banana hybrids (FHIA-01 and FHIA-02) with comparisons to two commercial cultivars (Grande Naine and Williams). Chapter 2 describes one cooking banana hybrid (FHIA-03). In chapter 3, two plantain hybrids (FHIA-21 and FHIA-22) are compared to Cuerno (Horn Plantain).Item Acacia spp.(Other, 2003) Old, K.M.; Vercoe, T.K.; Floyd, R.B.; Wingfield, M.J.; Roux, J.; Neser, S.; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteThese guidelines describe technical procedures that minimize the risk of pest introductions with movement of germplasm for research, crop improvement, plant breeding, exploration or conservation. The recommendations in these guidelines are intended for germplasm for research, conservation and basic plant breeding programmes. Recommendations for commercial consignments are not the objective of these guidelines.Item Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)(Other, 2003) Rusanen, M.; Myking, T.; European Forest Genetic Resources Programme; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteItem Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior)(Book, 2003) Pliûra, A.; Heuertz, M.; European Forest Genetic Resources Programme; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteItem Norway spruce (Picea abies)(Other, 2003) Skrøppa, T.; European Forest Genetic Resources Programme; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteTechnical guidelines are targeted to practical forest managers and provide summarized information on the biology and ecology of tree species, distribution ranges, importance and use, genetic knowledge, threats to genetic diversity and recommendations for long-term genetic conservation. For the full list of Technical guidelines produced, please visit http://www.euforgen.org/publications/technical_guidelines.htmlItem Black alder (Alnus glutinosa)(Other, 2003) Kajba, D.; Gracan, J.; European Forest Genetic Resources Programme; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteItem Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster)(Other, 2002) Alía, R.; Martín, S.; European Forest Genetic Resources Programme; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteItem Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) and Brutia pine (Pinus brutia)(Other, 2003) Fady, B.; Semerci, H.; Vendramin, Giovanni Giuseppe; European Forest Genetic Resources Programme; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteTechnical guidelines are targeted to practical forest managers and provide summarized information on the biology and ecology of tree species, distribution ranges, importance and use, genetic knowledge, threats to genetic diversity and recommendations for long-term genetic conservation. For the full list of Technical guidelines produced, please visit http://www.euforgen.org/publications/technical_guidelines.htmlItem Wild cherry (Prunus avium)(Other, 2003) Russell, K.; European Forest Genetic Resources ProgrammeTechnical guidelines are targeted to practical forest managers and provide summarized information on the biology and ecology of tree species, distribution ranges, importance and use, genetic knowledge, threats to genetic diversity and recommendations for long-term genetic conservation. For the full list of Technical guidelines produced, please visit http://www.euforgen.org/publications/technical_guidelines.htmlItem Service tree (Sorbus domestica)(Other, 2003) Rotach, P.; European Forest Genetic Resources ProgrammeTechnical guidelines are targeted to practical forest managers and provide summarized information on the biology and ecology of tree species, distribution ranges, importance and use, genetic knowledge, threats to genetic diversity and recommendations for long-term genetic conservation. For the full list of Technical guidelines produced, please visit http://www.euforgen.org/publications/technical_guidelines.htmlItem In vitro collecting techniques for germplasm conservation(Other, 2002) Pence, V.C.; Sandoval, J.A.; Villalobos A., V.M.; Engelmann, F.; International Plant Genetic Resources InstituteDuring the early 1980s, while searching for ways to more fully utilize the techniques of plant biotechnology, IPGRI (the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, then the International Board of Plant Genetic Resources, IBPGR) suggested that germplasm be collected by means of in vitro methods. Between 1990 and today, research in this area has been performed by different groups, leading to the development and/or optimization of in vitro collecting techniques for various additional species including coconut, taro, tropical rainforest tree species and wild and endangered species. This technical bulletin comprises three separate parts. The first part (theoretical background to in vitro collecting), consists of three chapters regarding the rationale behind the development of in vitro collecting and its potential for the conservation of crops and wild or endangered species and the control of contamination, a critically important step which conditions the successful development of any in vitro collecting protocol. The second part (case studies) comprises nine chapters, each describing the work performed for the development of in vitro protocols for a particular species or group of species. The protocols described can be applied directly for collecting germplasm of any of the species concerned. However, circumstances will differ from one collecting mission to the next and it can be expected that these protocols will have to be adapted to these circumstances. Therefore, the aim of these chapters is to illustrate the range of protocols, from the simplest to the most sophisticated, which can be developed for in vitro collecting germplasm of a given species and to highlight the critical steps of such protocols. Such information should be used by the readers as a guide for the development of protocols for the species of their own interest. The last part (prospects) consists of a single chapter which analyses the future of in vitro collecting for improving the conservation and use of plant genetic resources. This technical bulletin includes references up to 2001. It includes both theoretical and practical aspects, aims to provide a resource for those wishing to understand the basic concepts of adapting plant tissue culture methods to field collecting.Item Legume(Book, 1990) Frison, Emile A.; Bos, L.; Hamilton, R.I.; Mathur, S.B.; Taylor, J.D.; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; International Board for Plant Genetic ResourcesThese guidelines are divided into 2 parts. The first makes general recommendations on how best to move grain and fodder legume germplasm and breeding material. The second part covers the important viral, bacterial and fungal diseases of quarantine concern. The information given on any particular pathogen concentrates on those aspects most relevant to quarantine. An appendix lists Latin and vernacular (English, French, Spanish, German and other) names of major legume species. (Abstract © CAB ABSTRACTS, CAB International)Item Global evaluation of Musa germplasm for resistance to Fusarium wilt, Mycosphaerella leaf spot diseases and nematodes: performance evaluation(Book, 2002) Carlier, J.; Waele, D. de; Escalant, J-V.; Vézina, A.; Picq, C.; International Network for the Improvement of Banana and PlantainThis technical guidelines replace the technical guidelines 1 (Screening of Musa germplasm for resistance and tolerance to nematodes) and 3 (Evaluation of Musa germplasm for resistance to Sigatoka diseases and Fusarium wilt) as far as performance evaluations are concerned. Technical Guidelines for in-depth evaluations, which were also part of Technical Guidelines 3, are published separately. The Fusarium wilt and Mycosphaerella leaf spot sections have been updated following recommendations and comments made after analysing IMTP II results.Item Evaluation globale de la résistance des bananiers à la fusariose, aux maladies foliaires causées par les Mycosphaerella spp. et aux nématodes : evaluation de la performance(Book, 2002) Carlier, J.; Waele, D. de; Escalant, J-V.; Vézina, A.; Picq, C.; International Network for the Improvement of Banana and PlantainThis technical guidelines replace the Technical Guidelines 1 (Screening of Musa germplasm for resistance and tolerance to nematodes) and 3 (Evaluation of Musa germplasm for resistance to Sigatoka diseases and Fusarium wilt) as far as performance evaluations are concerned. Technical Guidelines for in-depth evaluations, which were also part of Technical Guidelines 3, are published separately. The Fusarium wilt and Mycosphaerella leaf spot sections have been updated following recommendations and comments made after analysing IMTP II results.