Main conclusion Reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced oxidative stress results in low
success or even total failure of cryopreservation. Better understanding of how the plant …

Cryopreservation is a safe approach for the long-term preservation of plant genetic
resources that complements traditional field and in vitro germplasm collections. There are …

Fruits and vegetables in the Cucurbitaceae family, such as cucumber, melon, watermelon,
and squash, contribute greatly to the human diet. The widespread use of genome editing …

An important aspect of the function of melatonin seems to be the mediation of stress caused
by environmental and chemical factors. In the cryopreservation process, environmental …

Root and tuber crops (RTCs) are the second-most important carbohydrate commodity after
cereals. Many species of the RTCs are vegetatively propagated, making their shoot tips the …

Plant recovery status after cryopreservation by vitrification had a negative relationship to the
oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings …

Climate change and global migrations of people and goods have exposed trees to new
diseases and abiotic challenges that threaten the survival of species. In vitro germplasm …

Numerous environmental and endogenous factors affect the level of genetic diversity in
natural populations. Genetic variability is the cornerstone of evolution and adaptation of …

Abstract The US Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS),
National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) plant collections are a critical source of genetic …

Orchids (Orchidaceae) are one of the most diverse plant groups on the planet with over
25,000 species. For over a century, scientists and horticulturalists have been fascinated by …