Publication | Integrating the Components Necessary for Germplasm Repository Programs.
Integrating the Components Necessary for Germplasm Repository Program Development to Safeguard the Genetic Resources of Aquatic Species.
There is a critical need for the preservation and conservation of South American neotropical fishes and other aquatic animals. This chapter presented existing examples from fisheries, engineering, and biomedical research to illustrate how these technologies can help the future of South American Neotropical fishes. Germplasm repositories can provide technologies that will assist in maintaining the genetic resources of these species for decades into the future. It is important to identify and explore the components, operations, and interactions of cryopreservation-based germplasm repositories to help guide current and future research and application efforts. Germplasm repositories cannot be created or maintained in a vacuum; the planning, implementation, and maintenance must include local, regional, and national communities, the private sector, and government input and support. Together, people and repository technology can help preserve and distribute biologically and economically valuable genetic resources for the future of the world.