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The roles of cryobiology and reproductive technology in the conservation of biodiversity.

Author(s) : HOLT W. V.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Combining the impressive advances in reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer with cryostorage techniques for spermatozoa, oocytes and embryos offers the opportunity to augment and support strategies for global conservation efforts. This article highlights the need to integrate these mainly ex-situ technologies, with genetic management programmes in order to optimize their value and, in this context, describes the concept and application of genome resource banking as a conservation tool. As gerplasm cryopreservation technology for non-domestic species is still poorly developed, however, there is an urgent need to develop targeted research programmes with particular species in mind. Some reproductive technologies such as those for non-invasively monitoring reproductive status, and not necessarily linked to cryostorage programmes, have an important role in the support and management of animal breeding programmes.

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  • Original title: The roles of cryobiology and reproductive technology in the conservation of biodiversity.
  • Record ID : 1999-0565
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryo-Letters - suppl. n. 1
  • Publication date: 1998/03
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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