Cryopreservation has proven to be an important tool for the storage and
conservation of plant genetic resources. This book is a unique resource
for plant scientists, providing more than 100 ready-to-use
cryopreservation protocols for plant types from algae and bryophytes to
a range of flowering plants. It includes techniques for diverse plant
parts such as dormant buds, pollen, and apical meristems and for cell
types such as suspension and callus cultures. Five introductory chapters
describe theoretical principles, practical aspects of long-term
cryopreserved storage, and details of the main cryopreservation
techniques. The remaining 14 chapters are separated by plant type. Each
chapter briefly reviews the literature and includes ready-to-use
protocols designed for easy use in the lab and adaptation to new
species.