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The dimensions of existingSolanum germ plasma collections

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Analysis of the stocks available from threeSolanum germ plasm collections (Commonwealth Potato Collection, D. D. R. Sortiment and U. S. Potato Collection) shows that an adequate number of accessions are available for only a few species. Seventy-five of the 92 wild species being maintained are representd by fewer than 20 accessions. Development of activeSolanum germ plasm collections in the centers of diversity for these species eventually may provide the broader base of germ plasm needed for potato research.

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Análisis de las fuentes disponibles de 3 colecciones de germoplasmaSolanum (Commonwealth Potato Collection, D. D. R. Sortiment and U. S. Potato Collection) muestra que una cantidad adequada de las accessiones se encuentran solamente para pocas especies. Setenta y cinco de las 92 especies silvestres mantenidas se representan por menos de 20 accessiones. El desarrollo de las colecciones del plasma activoSolanum en los centros de diversidad para estas especies talvez dé la base más amplia de plasma requirida para las investigaciones de papas.

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  1. Crops Research Division, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 53706, Madison, Wisconsin

    P. R. Rowe (Research Geneticist)

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Rowe, P.R. The dimensions of existingSolanum germ plasma collections. American Potato Journal 47, 205–208 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02872300

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