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Challenges in Maintaining Ex-Situ Field Gene Banks of
Orchards Crops and Root Crops Seychelles
Mermedah MoustacheDirectorPlant Genetic Resources Development SectionTel: (248) 378252 / 378712Fax: (248) 378428Email: pgr@seychelles.net
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Introduction
• Seychelles is 4 degrees south of the equator
• Hot, Humid, Low land tropical climate
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• Ex-situ field gene banks lie on the coastal plateau• Characterised by sandy soil
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• Conservation programme keep a variety of species
• Varieties with different attributes are conserved
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Propagation
• The field gene bank is used for the propagation of healthy planting material.
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Plants are sold at subsidized prices to the public
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• Housing in the PGRFA conservation is a major limitation.
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“Every home a garden”
• A concept for the Involvement of Civil Society in PGRFA conservation
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• Cottage Industry development will help to encourage sustainable use and conservation of traditional neglected crops
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Thank you
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