The conservation of crop genetic resources, including their wild relatives, is of utmost
importance for the future of mankind. Most crops produce orthodox seeds and can, therefore …

Despite the dramatic increase in food production thanks to the Green Revolution, hunger is
increasing among human populations around the world, affecting one in nine people. The …

Main conclusion Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced oxidative stress results in low
success or even total failure of cryopreservation. Better understanding of how the plant …

Cryopreservation is considered an ideal strategy for the long-term preservation of plant
genetic resources. Significant progress was achieved over the past several decades …

Root and tuber crops (RTCs) are the second-most important carbohydrate commodity after
cereals. Many species of the RTCs are vegetatively propagated, making their shoot tips the …

The African continent harbours many native species with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
potential. This study reviewed underutilised crops in South Africa to determine their potential …

Simple Summary The protection of biodiversity, ie, the biological variety and variability of life
on Earth, is of great importance for the present and future generations. Maintaining variation …

Grapevine (Vitis spp.) is one of the most economically important temperate fruit crops.
Grapevine breeding programs require access to high-quality Vitis cultivars and wild species …

Many tree species are an excellent source of a wide range of bioactive compounds of
pharmaceutical importance. However, overexploitation of medicinal trees to fulfil the …

Nowadays, plant genetic resources are often at risk of loss and destruction. Geophytes are
herbaceous or perennial species that are annually renewed by bulbs, rhizomes, tuberous …