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Previously, there has not been any in situ conservation sites for crop germplasm within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS). Using morphologic and molecular (SSR markers) techniques, we assessed the genetic variation present in populations of rock grape (Vitis rupestris Scheele), a native American grape species, throughout its range. We identified seven in situ conservation sites for rock grape using a strategy based on morphologic and molecular data, taxonomic information, population size and integrity, and landholder commitment. In collaboration with federal and state landholding agencies, we have established the first NPGS in situ conservation sites for American wild relatives of a crop.
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Pavek, D.S., Lamboy, W.F. & Garvey, E.J. Selecting in situ conservation sites for grape genetic resources in the USA. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 50, 165–173 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022947605916
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