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Notes on Germplasm Core Set

This article provides notes on germplasm core set. Emphasis on germplasm collection and conservation has resulted into huge collections in different crops including vegetables. Mostly these germplasm lines have been characterized by the germplasm curators/botanists on the basis of qualitative descriptors. However, replicated trial evaluation for economically important and quantitative traits requiring considerable time and resources has become rather difficult. [...]

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Plant Quarantine of Germplasm (With Diagram)

After reading this article you will learn about the plant quarantine of germplasm. The import of seed and other planting material for sowing and/or planting purposes, food grain for consumption and so also the small samples of germplasm for research purpose are potential sources of introducing destructive exotic pests in the country. At both the national and international levels, there [...]

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Vegetable Crops: Advantages and Reproduction

After reading this article you will learn about the advantages and reproduction of vegetable crops. Vegetable crops are important sources of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and proteins. India is credited as the second largest producer of vegetables in the world next only to China. Because of varied agro-climatic conditions in India, a large number of vegetable crops are grown here and [...]

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