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Cryopreservation of Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) Pollen.
Cryo letters - 1 Jan 2000
Karun A, Sajini K K, Muralikrishna K S, Rajesh M K, Engelmann F
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BACKGROUND: Cryopreservation opens new avenues in the field of genetic resource conservation, especially in recalcitrant seeded palms such as arecanut for which field genebanks are exposed to pest and disease attacks and natural calamities. It is only through cryopreservation that the safety of the conserved germplasm can be assured at a relatively low cost for extended periods. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this...
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