Q. Consider the following statements about National Gene Bank:
1. National Gene Bank was established in 2006.
2. It aims to preserve the seeds of Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) for future generations in the form of seeds, genomic resources, pollen etc
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
National Gene Bank:
- National Gene Bank was established in 1996.
- It aims to preserve the seeds of Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) for future generations in the form of seeds, genomic resources, pollen etc.
- Hosted By:National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New Delhi.
- Germplasm is a live information source for all the genes present in the respective plant. It can be conserved for long periods and regenerated whenever it is required in the future.
Source: EPIC August 2021
