Glossary/AcronymsTerms used on the Crop Genebank Knowledge Base.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Water potential |
The chemical potential of water for reaction or movement. Water potential is important for seed drying because it measures the ability of water to move. Water always moves from areas of high water potential to areas of low water potential. |
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