Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Pollen is an essential resource for plant breeding programs. Because of its widespread use, there is a great interest in preserving pollen within genebanks that conserve plant genetic diversity. USDA’s Ashley Shepherd discusses the research and storage efforts underway at the National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation, highlighting pollen from the genus Prunus.
This video was made possible thanks to the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant # MG-70-18-0063-18, with support from the Center for Plant Conservation, Colorado State University, and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, lender.
To learn more about rare plant conservation, visit saveplants.org/cpc-rare-plant-academy
00:00 Intro to pollen preservation
01:29 Pollen at NLGRP
04:25 Conclusion
Pollen is an essential resource for plant breeding programs. Because of its widespread use, there is a great interest in preserving pollen within genebanks that conserve plant genetic diversity. USDA’s Ashley Shepherd discusses the research and storage efforts underway at the National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation, highlighting pollen from the genus Prunus.
This video was made possible thanks to the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant # MG-70-18-0063-18, with support from the Center for Plant Conservation, Colorado State University, and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, lender.
To learn more about rare plant conservation, visit saveplants.org/cpc-rare-plant-academy
00:00 Intro to pollen preservation
01:29 Pollen at NLGRP
04:25 Conclusion
