Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

For how long can germplasm be kept in long-term storage?

Correct answer A. 100 years

Explanation

Base collections in gene banks are held at about -18 degrees Celsius with low seed moisture, conditions under which seeds can remain viable for around a century.

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