Germplas for short term storage is
A. Exotic collection
B. Indigenous collection
C. Working collection
D. None of the above
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Germplasm for short-term storage is a working collection.Germplasm conservation is the most successful method to conserve the genetic traits of endangered and commercially valuable species. Germplasm is a live information source for all the genes present in the respective plant, which can be conserved for long periods and regenerated.
Short-term storage, maintained at 18 to 20ºC and 30 to 40% relative humidity, is used to hold seeds while they are dried and prepared for medium and long-term storage.

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