Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Plant Germplasm

Plant germplasm is a collection of genetic material from various plant species, which are essential for preserving agricultural diversity and developing new varieties of crops with desired traits. Genetic variation within a species (germplasm) increases the chance that it can survive different environmental conditio…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 23× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-9467 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Plant germplasm is a collection of genetic material from various plant species, which are essential for preserving agricultural diversity and developing new varieties of crops with desired traits. Genetic variation within a species (germplasm) increases the chance that it can survive different environmental conditions and is essential for crop breeding to ensure food security in the face of changing climates and emerging plant diseases. Plant germplasm provides breeders with a broad base of genetic material for developing new varieties of crops with desired characteristics, such as improved disease resistance, higher yields, and improved taste. Plant germplasm is also important in conserving biodiversity and essential for the ongoing sustainable development of agriculture.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 23 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Plant Genetics and Crop Research (ISSN 2641-9467).

Journal editorial board
Yuan Li · Sweden Agnese Di Napoli · United Kingdom

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