BACKGROUND: Swietenia mahagoni wood is one of the most valuable in world trade and,
as a result, natural populations have been decimated due to unsustainable harvesting. The …

BACKGROUND: Trees within the Calophyllum genus are multi-use trees that produce
valuable wood, phytochemicals with a range of biological activities, and seed oil as a source …

BACKGROUND: Cryopreservation currently represents the most suitable strategy for the
long-term conservation of plant germplasm. While much effort has focused on the …

Food security concerns are emerging in many parts of the world due to climate change,
disease, and diminishing areas of arable land. Risks to food security can be alleviated by …

BACKGROUND: Teramnus labialis (Lf) Spreng is a potentially important legume species,
and can be used as an animal feed and to enhance soil physicochemical characteristics …

Pineapple production is under threat due to climate change. Hence, it is critical to maintain a
diverse gene pool to develop improved cultivars. Cryopreservation represents a viable …

[EN] Maize represents a staple food crop and is the second most important agricultural
commodity globally. Considering the important role of maize for food security, the long-term …

Pineapple is the third most important tropical fruit traded after banana and mango. In recent
years, pineapple producers have faced production challenges due to unpredictable weather …