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Exploration and Collection of Plant Genetic Resources During February 2018- January 2020 Under Natp-ii Project

PGRC Scientists
Plant Genetic Resources Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Multi-crop exploration and collection programs have been undertaken in 59 upazilas of 26 districts in Bangladesh from February 2018- January 2020. Four hundred and fifty (450) germplasm of 60 crops were collected from Bandarban, Chottogram, Jashore, Faridpur, Jamalpur, Khulna, Noakhali, Pabna, Patuakhali, Rangpur, Barishal, Borguna, Cumilla, Lalmonirhat, Jhenaidah, Mymensingh, Cox's, Bazar, Tangail, Chuadanga, Meherpur, Satkhira etc. The germplasm were 8 cereals, 34 pulses, 24 oilseeds, 345 vegetables, 27 spices, 10 fruits and 02 other crops. These germplasms were collected from the Home garden, field, threshing floor, farm store, cultivated habitat, market etc. The samples were collected as seeds, seedlings, fruits from individual plants or populations. Passport data like collector’s number, local/ cultivar name, cultural practices, date of collection, donor’s name, name of the village, union, upazila and district also GPS reading of the locations were recorded. The samples were registered in the germplasm collection register and conserved in active collection following appropriate procedures.

Keywords: Ethnic group, Collection, Characterization, NATP

Location:

Start Date: 00-00-2019

End Date: 00-00-2020

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Plant

Objectives:

A project entitled “Collection and Characterization of Important Plant Genetic Resources in Bangladesh” has been undertaken under financial support from NATP Phase-II.

Methodology:

Nine collecting missions were made for the collection of different crops’ germplasm from different regions of Bangladesh. Seven teams such as NSR, SU, NRI, MRI, NSR, NQR and NQ were formed comprising 1-3 scientists in each team. Each expedition was conducted for 2 to 6 days. The number of samples of a crop was depleted on the extent and availability of varieties observed during collection. The teams were equipped with plastic cartons, GPS, compass, digital camera, hand lens, envelop, knife, scissors, drying sheet, pencil, stapler, etc. Germplasm of target crops was collected from farmers’ fields/houses/threshing floors and markets especially from floating seed traders (Arora, 1991). Local extension services and scientists of BARI assisted the team in exploring the crops. The collector’s number and date were recorded during collection. Name of crop species along with English, Bangla, local, and cultivar name was recorded. Name of donor with an ethnic group, village, union, Upazila/thana, district, latitude, and longitude were noted. Type of soil, topography, sample status, sample source, habitat, frequency, type of materials, cultural practices, season, sole or mixed with, sample type, sampling method, insect and disease, agronomic score, and plant characteristics were documented. Passport Data Form was developed to record passport information. The samples were registered in Germplasm Collection Register after collection and conserved in a medium-term conservation unit following the appropriate procedure.

Source of Information: Annual Research Report 2019--2020, Plant Genetic Resources Centre, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur

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Achievement/Findings:

A total of 450 germplasm of 60 crops were collected from 59 upazilas of 26 districts. Among them, 8 germplasm from cereals (Barley, Foxtail millet, and Wheat), 34 pulses (Black gram, Black pea, Cowpea, Field pea, Grass pea, Lentil, Mung bean, Pigeon pea and White pea), 24 oilseeds (Linseed, Mustard, Safflower, and Sesame), 27 spices (Black cumin, Chilli, Coriander, Fennel, Fenugreek, Garlic, Onion, and Turmeric), 345 vegetables (Amabasha shak, Amaranth, Ash gourd, Babar shak, Bitter gourd, Bottle gourd, Brinjal, Chinese mellow, Country bean, Cucumber, French bean, Indian spinach, Jute leaf, Kang kong, Kidney bean, Okra, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Red amaranth, Ridge gourd, Roselle, Snake gourd, Spinach, Sponge gourd, Sword bean, Teasel gourd, Turnip, Yam and Yard-long bean), 10 fruits (Banana, Custard apple, Musk melon, and Papaya) and 02 other germplasm (Indigo and Sesbania). The collected germplasm will be regenerated for characterization and preliminary evaluation. Proper statistical analysis will be adopted to identify similarity/dissimilarity within the germplasm before long-term conservation.

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