M A Hossain
PGRC, BARI, Gazipur
M A Malek
PGRC, BARI, Gazipur
I Ahmed
PGRC, BARI, Gazipur
M R Molla
PGRC, BARI, Gazipur
Germplasm, Collection , Conservation
Chittagong, Noakhali, Jhenaidah, Magura, Faridpur, Sirajganj, Bhola, Pabna, Gopalganj, and Thakurgaon.
Conservation and Biodiversity
Seven expeditions were made for collection of chili (Capsicum frutiscense L.), minor cereals such as foxtail millet Setaria italica (L.) and barley (Hordium vulgare) germplasm from different parts of Bangladesh. Seven teams such as AR, AI, AM, RISA, KASI, KAI, and AIR were formed comprising 2-4 members in each team. The team members visited different Upazillas of Chittagong, Noakhali, Jhenaidah, Magura, Faridpur, Sirajganj, Bhola, Pabna, Gopalganj, and Thakurgong districts. The teams were equipped with GPS, compass, digital cameras, hand lens, envelop, knife, scissors, drying sheet, pencil, stapler etc. The general principle in germplasm sampling was to randomly collect a bulk sample from the site by harvesting randomly panicles or fruits of a number of plants from several spots in the site. The frequency of sampling (number of sample per site) and the size of each sample were done for maintaining the genetic diversity and gene flow within a taxon and the agro-ecology of the site following the methods described by Arora (1991). Collector’s name, number and date were recorded during collection. Name of crop species with English, bangla and local name were recorded. Name of donor with ethnic group, village, union, thana, district, altitude, 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 noted. A ‘Passport Data Form’ having passport information was filled up during germplasm collection.
Annual Research Report, PGRC, BARI, 2013-2014
Report/Proceedings