GERMPLASM COLLECTION SECTION

Seeds remain to be the most important form of germplasm. As such maintaining the
viability of seeds under storage ensures the availability of genetic material which
could be used for crop improvement.
The safe storage of seeds is also important for these reasons: a. seeds must be
preserved for use as human and animal food b. seed viability must also be
protected (germplasm protection) for various uses by the plant scientists who
maintain a permanent reservoir of seed stock by establishing a seed bank.
141. Three objectives for storing seeds 1. Very short period between collection and
sowing 2. Several years (10 or less) to ensure a reliable supply of seeds in the
absence of annual crops 3. Long periods (10 to 50+ years) for germplasm
conservation.

COFFEE MICRO PROPAGATION SECTION