NCARE Genebank Database Guide
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NCARE Genebank Database Guide
- 1. NCARE Genebank & Herbarium Database Ziad Tahabsom Gene bank documentation supervisor Genetic Resources Unit Biodiversity Directorate National Center for Agricultural Research and Extension (NCARE( Amman - Jordan NCARE – November,2013
- 2. • The Genebank at NCARE was established in 1993. NCARE Genebank • During 1996 the Genebank was fully equipped and started conservation activities NCARE – November,2013
- 3. Methodology There are three main themes of the seed banking procedure: • Planning and collecting. • Processing and testing. • storage and utilization. NCARE – November,2013
- 4. Planning and collecting • Planning and permission seeking. • Field collection of labeled seeds and voucher (pressed) specimens plus field data. • Rapid shipment of the seeds & herbarium samples to the Genebank NCARE – November,2013
- 5. processing and testing • Unpacking of consignments, check for problems, drying / mounting of vouchers • Data record creation about each accession • Seed cleaning • Seed quantity determination • Drying • Determination of seed moisture status NCARE – November,2013
- 6. storage and utilization • Packaging • Storage under cold conditions • Distribution to users (through time) • Characterization and evaluation • Germination test (through time) • Regeneration / Multiplication of collections (when required) NCARE – November,2013
- 7. The Genebank conserves 3993 seed accessions representing: • 89 Families • 435 Genus • 661 species Mediterranean Saharo-ArabianSudanian Irano-turranien NCARE – November,2013
- 9. Distribution of seeds from the Genebank since 1999 • 1725 different accessions • 76670 seeds These seeds were used for: • M.Sc. Researches • Ph.D. Researches • Evaluation & characterization • Basic science researches in Universities and different research institutions. NCARE – November,2013
- 10. Genebank & Herbarium Database (interpretation( • Information system to help running and sustaining genetic resources conservation and utilization Collection field Guide NCARE – November,2013
- 11. Genebank database Main features • Focus on data documenting accessions (seeds, Herbaria) conserved in long- and short-terms NCARE – November,2013
- 12. Genebank database Main features • Focus on “operational” data – supports management of collections – supports planning of future work NCARE – November,2013
- 13. Genebank database Main features • Multi-user – all staff has daily access – on network NCARE – November,2013
- 14. Genebank database: Main features (cont.( • Flexibility in querying – by pre-defined or built by users – recurrent querying NCARE – April,2011NCARE – November,2013
- 15. Genebank database: Main features (cont.( • Flexibility to “export” data and/or to link to other data analysis packages, e.g. GIS NCARE – November,2013
- 16. Genebank database: Main features (cont.( • Flexibility in “importing” data from different sources NCARE – November,2013
- 17. Genebank database: Main features (cont.( • Open-ended system easy to accommodate new data. • Adherence to international data standards (descriptors( NCARE – November,2013
- 18. Genebank database: considerations • Backbone: commercial Data Base Management System (FoxPro(. NCARE – November,2013
- 19. Genebank database: considerations • Database design defined by all staff. • One comprehensive database is better than many scattered ones. NCARE – November,2013
- 20. Examples of more than two databases • Database supporting ex-situ conservation of genetic resources at GRU of NCARE. • Database of botanical surveys for Medicinal Plants Project. • Database supporting Herbarium samples conserved at the Herbarium at GRU of NCARE NCARE – November,2013
- 21. Genebank database Available data • Passport - the most important category. • Characterization and preliminary evaluation - routine for major crops. • Stock - quality and quantity of seeds. • Distribution. • Other: taxonomy, collaborators, etc. NCARE – November,2013
- 22. Genebank database layers Common data Barley Vicia sp. NCARE – November,2013
- 23. Genebank database design NCARE – November,2013
- 24. Working Tools NCARE – November,2013
- 25. Data Sheet for collection of various information NCARE – November,2013
- 26. Herbarium specimens are consulted sometimes NCARE – November,2013
- 27. Well prepared pressers are a must NCARE – November,2013
- 28. Possible Target plant (collectable???( NCARE – November,2013
- 29. •Identification in the field •Special notes •Colorful simple booklets NCARE – November,2013
- 30. Sometimes easily reached NCARE – November,2013
- 31. But not always easy NCARE – November,2013
- 32. Mission Impossible!! But we are going to try…. NCARE – November,2013
- 33. Places and Habitats visited NCARE – November,2013
- 34. Major threats of Jordan natural eco-systems urbanization Over grazing DeforestationDepletion of major water resources agricultural development Illegal collection NCARE – November,2013
- 35. Seed Collection NCARE – November,2013
- 36. Whole plant should be pulled out for a representative herbarium specimen NCARE – November,2013
- 37. Identification of Herbarium Specimens NCARE – November,2013
- 38. Seeds are let to equilibrate with dry air to lose moisture NCARE – November,2013
- 39. Labeled seed bags containing collected seeds ready for shipment or banking NCARE – November,2013
- 40. Seed Banking NCARE – November,2013
- 41. Herbarium specimen Mounted And labeled Jordan National Center Herbarium JNCH Family: Resedaceae Scientific name: Reseda sp Vernacular name: Locality: Dead Sea area, Wadi for rain water, Just after Amman municipality tourism sites Habitat: open road side area, Sodanoturanian Date: 29/ 3/ 2005 Altitude: -400 m Identified by: Khaled Abulaila Collector(s):KA&ZT No: NCARE – November,2013
- 42. Herbarium specimens preserved in cabinet according to family, Genera and species NCARE – November,2013
- 43. Databasing information NCARE – November,2013
- 44. Source: Jordan country study on biological diversity 1998. Some selected endemic, rare, endangered and extinct flora of Jordan NCARE – November,2013
- 45. Hyphaene thebaica Sternbergia clusiana Iris nigricans Ophrys umbilicata Astragalus adpressiusculus Maerua crassifolia Salvia horminum Himantoglossum affine Moringa perigrina A Selection of Flora preserved as Herbarium and Seeds at NCARE genebank and herbarium NCARE – November,2013
- 46. Cyclamen palastinus NCARE – November,2013
- 47. Thank you NCARE – November,2013