Terms used on the Crop Genebank Knowledge Base.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Self-pollination |
Transfer of pollen (pollination) from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or sometimes to that of a genetically identical flower (as of the same plant or clone) The ability of many plant species to naturally and successfully fertilize within one individual. Also called Autogamy. |
| Selfing |
To fertilize by means of pollen from the same plant. |
| Sequence Characterized Amplified Region |
A molecular marker technique that amplifies DNA fragments by PCR using specific primers designed from nucleotide sequences established from cloned RAPD fragments linked to a trait of interest. |
| Sequence-Related Amplified Polymorphism |
A molecular marker technique that targets subsets of open reading frames from coding sequences in the genome. |
| Sequence-Specific Amplified Polymorphism |
A dominant multiplex marker system for the detection of variation in DNA flanking a retrotransposon insertion site |
| Sequential germination test |
A series of discrete seed tests in which the decision to further test seeds or stop the test depends upon the cumulative result. |
| Sexual reproduction |
The production of new individuals |
| SGRP |
The CGIAR's System-wide Genetic Resources Programme (website) |
| Silica gel |
An inert chemical that absorbs water from its surroundings and will give up this water by evaporation when heated. |
| Silique |
A dry dehiscent elongate fruit composed of two carpels separated by a seed-bearing partition. |
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