Genetic banks and Their Role in Developing the Agricultural Sector

Albakry, Rasha Adil

doi:10.36531/ijds.2025.167701.1109

	Genetic banks and Their Role in Developing the Agricultural Sector
IRAQI JOURNAL OF DESERT STUDIES
Volume 15, Issue 2, December 2025, Pages 59-65 PDF (562.33 K)
Document Type: Review Paper
DOI: 10.36531/ijds.2025.167701.1109
Author
Rasha Adil Albakry^*
Al-Mussaib Technical College, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Iraq.
Abstract
Because of extreme climatic and environmental conditions in Iraq that vary from cold winters to extreme hot and dry summers, genetic deterioration could still be a major threat for locally grown cultivars especially those economically important. Then on top of it all, the requirement for Precautionary measures against any environmental hazard will be of concern, since its aftermath directly relates to our agricultural output as seen observed throughout the country. Therefore, this study aims to emphasize the necessity of establishing a genetic bank dedicated to preserving both local and acclimatized imported genetic structures. Such a bank should be capable of further development and of sharing expertise with international genetic banks. This would help secure a sustainable agricultural future capable of meeting food requirements in the event of any environmental, geographical, or other natural disasters.
Keywords
Gene banks; plant genetic resources; germplasm conservation; food security; biodiversity preservation

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