Terms used on the Crop Genebank Knowledge Base.
Term | Definition |
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Mutation |
The term to describe an abrupt change of phenotype that is inherited. Any permanent and heritable change in DNA sequence. Types of mutations include point mutations |
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
Glossary open source software by M. Brampton