Introduction and overview; State of the art of DNA storage: results of a world wide survey; DNA storage as a complementary conservation strategy; Platforms for DNA banking; The role of bioinformatics in coordinating conservations efforts; DNA banks: a primary resource for conservation research; Tissue collections as a means of storing DNA: a contribution to the conservation of Colombian biodiversity; Opportunities. limitations and needs for DNA banks; A model for DNA banking to enhance the management, distribution and use of ex situ stored PGR.

The field of forensic DNA analysis has grown immensely in the past two decades and genotyping of biological samples is now routinely performed in human identification (HID) laboratories. Application areas include paternity testing, forensic casework, family lineage studies, identification of human remains, and DNA databasing. Forensic DNA Analysis: Current Practices and Emerging Technologies explores the fundamental principles and the application of technologies for each aspect of forensic DNA analysis. The book begins by discussing the value of DNA evidence and how to properly recognize, document, collect, and store it. The remaining chapters examine: The most widely adopted methods and the best practices for DNA isolation from forensic biological samples and human remains Studies carried out on the use of both messenger RNA and small (micro) RNA profiling Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods for quantification and assessment of human DNA prior to genotyping Capillary electrophoresis (CE) as a tool for forensic DNA analysis Next-generation short tandem repeat (STR) genotyping kits for forensic applications, the biological nature of STR loci, and Y-chromosome STRs (Y-STRs) Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence analysis Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and insertion/deletion polymorphisms (indels) in typing highly degraded DNA Deep-sequencing technologies The current state of integrated systems in forensic DNA analysis The book concludes by discussing various aspects of sample-processing training and the entities that provide such training programs. This volume is an essential resource for students, researchers, teaching faculties, and other professionals interested in human identification/forensic DNA analysis.

Of the workshop -- Background of the workshop -- Report of the workshop -- Conclusions and recommendations of the workshop -- Contributed papers. Developing policies for the management of fishery genetic resources / D.M. Bartley and A. Toledo -- Status and trends in genetic resources of capture fisheries / W.S. Grant -- Issues, status and trends in deep-sea fishery genetic resources / P.J. Smith -- Genetic resources for aquaculture : status and trends / R.S.V. Pullin -- Fish genomics and analytical genetic technologies, with examples of their potential applications in management of fish genetic resources / Z. Liu.

This is the first report of the DNA Bank-Net, an organization whose goal is to encourage the conservation, collection, and preservation of plant genes.DNA banking and gene retrievalOligonucleotides from endangered/extinct speciesOperation of a DNA banking facilityThe impact of intellectual property rights in developing countriesInterim preservation of plants for DNA useCryopreservation of fruit stocksCritical review of international conservation efforts

This Manual, based on a regional training course, attempts to clarify most of the concepts and scientific principles for establishing and managing field genebanks. It deals with teh following subjects: the role of field genebank in a complementary conservation strategy, the current status of seed and in vitro and cryopreservation, legal aspects, choice of material and practical aspects of laying out the field plots and planting

Outlining a plan for mapping phytodiversity in the next half century, this book focuses on the protocols and procedures for collecting, documenting, storing, and preserving specimens and consider methods of retaining images for plants that cannot be sampled, surveying advanced computerized video applications including virtual reality.