Table 2.
Some examples of cryo-storage gene banks maintaining collections of economically important crops.
| Country | Gene Bank | Genus/Species | Accessions Held | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Institute of Research Development | Coffea spp. (coffee) | ~500 | [12] |
| Columbia | International Centre for Tropical Agriculture | Manihot esculenta (cassava) | 5690 | [43] |
| Japan | National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences |
Morus spp. (mulberry) Juncus effusus (rush) |
~1000 50 |
[12] |
| Japan | Shimane Agriculture Research Centre | Wasabi japonica M. (Japanese horseradish) | 40 | [12] |
| USA | National Clonal Germplasm Repository |
Malus spp. (apple) Pyrus spp. (pear) Rubus spp. (raspberry) Vitis spp. (grape) |
6073 131 57 1405 |
[44,45] |
| Belgium | Bioversity International Transit Centre | Musa spp. (banana) | 1600 | [7] |