Abstract
This chapter focuses on ex situ conservation. An overview of the state of the art cryopreservation and reproductive technology for farm animals and fish is followed by a discussion on the implications of ex situ conservation strategies. Ex situ conservation of genetic material from livestock and fish through cryopreservation is an important strategy to conserve genetic diversity in these species. Conservation strategies benefit from advances in cryopreservation and reproductive technologies. Choice of genetic material type to be preserved for different species depends highly on objectives, technical feasibility (e.g. collection, cryopreservation), costs and practical circumstances
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Role of Biotechnology in Exploring and Protecting Agricultural Genetic Resources |
| Editors | J. Ruane, A. Sonnino |
| Place of Publication | Rome |
| Publisher | FAO |
| Pages | 45-60 |
| Number of pages | 180 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789251054802 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- animal genetic resources
- cryopreservation
- livestock
- fishes
- artificial insemination
- reproduction
- technology
- conservation
- embryos
- embryo cloning
- semen preservation
- genetic diversity
- ex situ conservation
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