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why conservation of germplasm is important for plant breeders to develop new varieties?

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Dear student, germplasm basically contains the information of genetic make up of species. Hence this genetic diversity of germplasm provides plant breeders the ability to develop new high yielding And high variety that can resist pests, diseases and environmental stresses. Thanks and regards

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