Considerations when implementing shoot tip cryopreservation

Authors: BETTONI, JEAN - Collaborator; CHEN, KATHERYN - Colorado State University; Volk, Gayle

Submitted to: Electronic Publication
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/19/2024
Publication Date: 3/19/2024
Citation: Bettoni, J.C., Chen, K., Volk, G.M. 2024. Considerations when implementing shoot tip cryopreservation. In: Volk, G.M., Chen, K., editors. Training in Plant Genetic Resources: Cryopreservation of Clonal Propagules. Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State University. Available: https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/clonalcryopreservation/chapter/considerations-when-implementing-shoot-tip-cryopreservation/

Interpretive Summary: The purpose of this eBook chapter is to present some considerations when implementing shoot tip cryopreservation procedures within cryobanks. It includes key topics such as prioritizing materials, selecting cryopreservation methods, long-term storage as well as documentation and organization. It provides practical information to guide plant shoot tip cryopreservation research and implementation efforts.

Technical Abstract: Educational/training resources are being developed for topics related to plant genetic resources management and use. This is an ebook chapter that will be published in an ebook titled "Training in Plant Genetic Resources: Cryopreservation of Clonal Propagules". This ebook chapter is publicly available at: https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/clonalcryopreservation/chapter/considerations-when-implementing-shoot-tip-cryopreservation/