Identification, characterization and conservation of Latvian in situ and crop wild relative plant genetic resources | Latvijā in situ audzēto pārtikā un lauksaimniecībā izmantojamo augu un to savvaļas radinieku ģenētisko resursu potenciāla apzināšana un ievākšana
2021
Rungis, D.E., Latvian State Forest Research Inst. Silava, Salaspils (Latvia). Genetic Resource Centre | Gailite, A., Latvian State Forest Research Inst. Silava, Salaspils (Latvia). Genetic Resource Centre | Lacis, G., Latvia Univ. of Life Sciences and Technologies, Cerini, Krimuna Parish, Dobele Municipality (Latvia). Inst. of Horticulture | Ikase, L., Latvia Univ. of Life Sciences and Technologies, Cerini, Krimuna Parish, Dobele Municipality (Latvia). Inst. of Horticulture | Feldmane, D., Latvia Univ. of Life Sciences and Technologies, Cerini, Krimuna Parish, Dobele Municipality (Latvia). Inst. of Horticulture
Crop wild relatives are important genetic resources that are genetically diverse and are adapted to the local environmental conditions. They can be important sources of genetic variation for breeders. In addition, many valuable genetic resources are found growing in farms and gardens. To facilitate the in situ conservation of plant genetic resources in Latvia, valuable genetic resource accessions were identified, characterised according to plant descriptors and incorporated into ex situ genetic resource collections. A total of 250 accessions from more than 30 different species were collected during expeditions in 2019 and 2020. The locations where repeated expeditions are required were identified because it was not possible to assess or collect all accessions. The characterisation and evaluation of collected accessions using crop descriptors were initiated. The establishment of the list of priority crop wild relatives and a targeted survey of the distribution of these species in protected areas will provide an opportunity to gather information for the development of an in situ plant genetic resources strategy.
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