As part of its IPGRI Technical Bulletin series, the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) has recently published "Molecular markers for genebank management" by D. Spooner, R. van Treuren and M.C. de Vicente. The 126-page document includes discussion of the main marker techniques and their comparative qualities; applications of molecular techniques in genebank management and crop breeding; and current developments in molecular marker applications and future challenges that could result from these developments. See http://www.ipgri.cgiar.org/publications/pdf/1082.pdf (1.58 MB) or contact [email protected] for more information. IPGRI Technical Bulletins are targeted at scientists and technicians managing genetic resources collections.

17/04/2006