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Term Definition
Simple sequence repeat

(SSR) A synonym used for microsatellites.

SINGER

System-wide Information Network on Genetic Resources (website)

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism

(SNP) A molecular marker technique to detect changes in a single nucleotide position.

Single Primer Amplification Reaction

(SPAR) A techniques related to ISSR analysis that uses a single primer containing only the core motif of a microsatellite.

Single-Strand Conformation Polymorphism

A molecular marker technique that uses PCR and gel electrophoresis of singlestrand DNA to detect nucleotide sequence variation among amplified DNA fragments.

SMOG

Safe movement of germplasm

SMTA

Standard Material Transfer Agreement

SNP

Single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs (pronounced "snips")

Solarization

A non-toxic method of killing weeds and insect pests by covering the ground with layers of clear plastic and allowing the sun to create enough heat.

Sorption isotherm

See isotherm.

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Sources for this glossary: IPGRI Tech. Bulletin 10: Molecular markers for genebank management and Seed handling in genebanks training course
Glossary open source software by M. Brampton

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