Almost 8,000 plant species of 1,200 genera and 167 families have been recorded in Iran’s ecosystems. At present, almost 2000 out of 8000 plant species in Iran are facing the risk of extinction. Excessive exploitation, destruction of plants and land use change, and climate changes caused by destructive human activities lead to the loss of plant species.
The goal of the natural resources gene bank is to protect plants, especially native, exclusive, endangered and useful plants for the future. So far, we have saved more than 40% of Iran’s natural plant species. We want to save up to 1400 seeds of all protected species. Our priority is plants and habitats that are more at risk from climate change and human activities. In addition, we pay special attention to the protection of plants that are at risk of extinction or have the potential to be used in agriculture.
- Seed collection
- Seed protection
- Revival and Evaluation
- Seed Database
- Seed Encyclopedia
- Frequently Asked Questions
Seed collection for plant conservation
The goal of the gene bank is to protect the plants of Iran, focusing on endemic species, those at risk of extinction, and areas in danger throughout the country. To this end, seeds will be collected from plants and habitats at risk across the nation. Our future objective is to collect and preserve seeds of all plants that can be stored in the gene bank by the year 1400 (2021).
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حفظ بذر در بانک ژن منابع طبیعی برای نسل های آینده
حفظ بذرها در بانکهای ژن منابع طبیعی و سایر بانکهای ژنی در سراسر جهان، بشر را قادر میسازد تا در حال حاضر و آینده به نوآوری، سازگاری و مقابله انعطافپذیر با تهدیدات زیستمحیطی بپردازد. بذرهایی که ما محافظت می کنیم به طور فزاینده ای در تحقیقات مربوط به غذا، کشاورزی، جنگلداری، سلامت و بازسازی اکوسیستم استفاده می شود. همانطور که اثرات نامطلوب تغییرات آب و هوایی آشکارتر می شود، معرفی گونه های وحشی بومی هر روز اهمیت بیشتری پیدا می کند. بانک ژن منابع طبیعی در ایران و سایر بانک های ژن در سراسر جهان منحصراً برای تسهیل این تلاش ها ایجاد شده اند.
Revival and Evaluation
Reviving and evaluating seeds is one of the most important responsibilities of any gene bank for utilizing the potential of stored genetic resources. However, there is often a lack of coherent information available to specialists regarding the methods of seed revival and evaluation, leading individuals to rely on their own studies and personal experiences. This can make it difficult to compare results in many cases. Therefore, the Gene Bank of Natural Resources of Iran, based on years of efforts in the revival and evaluation of seeds from the natural resources of Iran, aims to share its experiences as a reference for interested parties. This section provides useful information on the methods of seed revival and evaluation for various plant families to researchers.
Gene Bank of Natural Resources of Iran
Plants provide oxygen, fuel, building materials, paper, and thousands of other substances for us humans, and we are all dependent on plants for our food supply. By absorbing carbon dioxide and converting it into plant matter, plants play a crucial role in combating climate change.
Iranian Seed Encyclopedia
The Gene Bank of Iran’s Natural Resources has been responsible for the conservation of seeds of natural species as the sole representative of the government since 1994. Throughout its activities, it has collected and preserved over 47,000 seed samples from 4,000 plant species across Iran. In this section, biological information about the seeds of each plant species is made available in the form of a comprehensive database for interested parties. The preparation and collection of information regarding the biological characteristics of seeds are not only essential for facilitating the standard conservation of seeds entering the Gene Bank but also serve as a crucial reference for researchers. This section provides information on various parameters, including botany, geographical distribution, flowering and seed maturation periods, pollination mechanisms, seed dispersal, seed storage behavior (orthodox, recalcitrant, and intermediate), storage requirements, germination and dormancy breaking, and seed morphology, along with images of seeds for the species available in the Gene Bank.
پاسخ به سوالات پرتکرار از بانک ژن منابع طبیعی
آیا میتوانیم از بانک ژن منابع طبیعی بذر بگیریم؟
بانک ژن منابع طبیعی بذر در مقادیر کم برای اهداف تحقیقاتی غیر تجاری در اختیار دانشگاهها و موسسات تحقیقاتی قرار میدهد. لطفاً توجه کنید ما با افراد حقیقی یا موسسات و شرکتهای انتفاعی بذر تبادل نمیکنیم و طبعاً به چنین سوالاتی هم نمیتوانیم پاسخ بدهیم.