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AEGIS, the Virtual European Genebank: Why it is such a good idea, why it is not working and how it could be improved

In this opinion paper, the authors describe the principles of the decentralized European virtual genebank (AEGIS) and analyze the reasons for its lack of success and why the European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) has not been able to improve this situation so far significa...

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Main Authors: Hintum, Theo van, Engels, Johannes M.M., Maggioni, Lorenzo
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: MDPI 2021
Subjects:
plant genetic resources
gene banks
germplasm conservation
information technology
recursos genéticos vegetales
banco de genes
conservación del germoplasma
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/121872
Summary:In this opinion paper, the authors describe the principles of the decentralized European virtual genebank (AEGIS) and analyze the reasons for its lack of success and why the European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) has not been able to improve this situation so far significantly. Possible changes for making AEGIS a success, or at least steps in the right direction, are proposed. These changes center around the creation of a system of certified genebanks with proper quality management, guaranteeing the long-term conservation of, and immediate access to the plant genetic resources conserved in it.

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