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The primary goal of a Collection Development Plan is to guide the growth of a plant collection in meaningful, strategic, and measurable directions. Development plans are unique for each institution...
Distributions and Conservation Status of Carrot Wild Relatives in Tunisia: A Case Study in the Western Mediterranean Basin
Crop wild relatives, the wild progenitors and closely related cousins of cultivated plant
species, are sources of valuable genetic resources for crop improvement. Persisting gaps
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10/2/19
Genetic Resources of Crop Wild Relatives: A Canadian Perspective
Canada is home to about 5087 species of higher plants of which 25% were introduced to Canada either deliberately or by accident. The richness of botanical species is highest in the southern, more densely settled parts of the country.
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12/18/18
Botanic Gardens Complement Agricultural Gene Bank in Collecting and Conserving Plant Genetic Diversity
Originating in Europe in the 16th century, botanic gardens are found in nearly every country in the world.
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10/23/18
Growing Degree Days
Growing degree days have been used widely for both agriculture and horticulture purposes since the 1950s to track temperature accumulation.
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10/28/15
