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Manual of Seed Handling in Genebanks

Handbooks for Genebanks No. 8







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    The seed production tool has been developed for community based seed producers and inspectors under the “Strengthening community resilience to climate change in Blantyre, Zomba, Neno and Phalombe districts project.” The project is managed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Department through Department of Agricultural Research Services with funding from the European Union (EU). It is envisaged that the tool shall be utilized by government extension workers, non-governmental organizations and master trainers in farmer field schools. Recognizing that seed systems forms an integral part in accessing, utilization and availability of seeds in rural communities, its elements have greatly been articulated to create awareness among rural masses involved in the sector. It is anticipated that the seed systems shall be applied in the informal seed systems mainly for the production of quality declared seed.
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    Practical guide for the application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Conservation of orthodox seeds in seed genebanks 2022
    FAO has developed the "Practical guide for the application of the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Conservation of orthodox seeds in seed genebanks" to be used as a companion volume to the Genebank Standards for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. The action steps of the genebank workflow are presented in a sequential manner and provide guidance on the complex steps and decisions required when operating a seed genebank. The accompanying summary charts for the respective action steps underscore the intended use of this practical guide as a handbook for routine genebank operations for the conservation of orthodox seeds. While this practical guide is particularly useful for genebank technicians for their day-to-day activities, it may also be used as a basis for the development of standard operating procedures and quality management systems. Genebank managers will also find it useful for conducting training exercises.
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