Plant Genetic Resources Collaboration Between Bhutan and the NIAS Genebank, Japan

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Proceedings of Shinshu University International Symposium 2013 “Sustainable Coexistence with Forest - Dietary Usage of Wild Plants and Agriculture in Bhutan -”The National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences （NIAS） Genebank coordinates the conservation of plants, microorganisms, animals and DNA materials related to agriculture in Japan. In addition, the NIAS Genebank actively participates in collaborative activities with other countries such as Bhutan. Based on the Memorandum of Understanding （MOU） between the NIAS and the National Biodiversity Center （NBC）, Bhutan, a field survey was conducted in Bhutan in 2007 and a Bhutanese scientist Ms. Asta Tamang visited Japan and collected germplasm in Japan. A total of 29 samples of 11 different cereal species and 67 samples of 12 wild and cultivated leguminous species were collected in Bhutan. Plant herbarium specimens were made for most of the wild plants collected and were deposited in the Herbarium of the NBC. All the seed materials collected were deposited in the Genebank of the NBC. The effective survey, preservation, and use of the valuable genetic resources in Bhutan are most urgent themes, and close collaboration in the future between Bhutan and Japan is expected.
2009-03-27