Recipient Organization
PLANT PROTECTION RESEARCH INSTITUTE
DONG NGAC, TU LIEM, 218 DOI CAN ST.
HANOI,null null
Performing Department
(N/A)
Non Technical Summary
(N/A)
Animal Health Component
90%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
10%
Applied
90%
Developmental
0%
Goals / Objectives
Identify and document native populations of plant genetic resources in Vietnam. Acquire germplasm from identified populations for conservation by the Plant Genetic Resources Program of Vietnam and with the US National Plant Germplasm System, if terms are mutually agreed. Collect germplasm of Raspberries/Blackberries (Rubus and Related Genera such as Fragaria) and Blueberries (Vaccinium and related Genera such as Agapetes) from native populations. Collect Pyrus (Pear), Carya (pecan relatives), Docynia (pome fruit) from native populations. Collect germplasm of related landraces from local markets and farmers. Additional Objective Added for Amendment 3: Evaluation of Vaccinium (blueberries) at two locations in Northern Vietnam.
Project Methods
1. Jointly plan, develop, and execute one or more expeditions in Vietnam to document locations and characteristics of native plant genetic resources for reconnaissance and collection of images or voucher specimens. 2. When the terms of the collection and germplasm exchange are mutually agreed upon by national authorities in Vietnam and the USDA/ARS, conduct plant explorations involving crop experts from Vietnam and U.S. scientists, as appropriate, to collect germplasm from native populations. 3. Mature fruit will be collected from plants randomly scattered throughout the populations where available. Seed will be extracted from fruit using pectinase and sieves. Seed will be dried, and placed in seed envelopes. 4. Pressed dried voucher specimens will be prepared and shipped to US National Arboretum Herbarium. 5. Collections will be documented with passport data, according to standard international protocols. Unique identification numbers will be assigned to each sample. Information will be added to the Germplasm Resources Information Network. 6. Fruit may be purchased in markets or obtained directly from farmers. Sellers or farmers will be requested to provide information on the source of the seed and plant characteristics. 7. Half of each seed sample will be deposited in the Plant Resources Center (PRC) genebank of Hanoi, Vietnam. 8. Half of each seed sample will be deposited in the USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS), a public genebank system. Germplasm in the NPGS can be distributed to third parties for use in research, breeding and education. 9. USDA-ARS will accept the germplasm under the Standard Material Transfer Agreement (SMTA) of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. All material distributed from the NPGS will be accompanied by the SMTA. Additional Approach Added for Amendment 3: Set up trials of southern highbush blueberries at two farm locations in Vietnam. Two cultivars of blueberries will be evaluated at two locations using a randomized complete block design to examine plant height, health, flowering period, fruit period, and amount of fruit. Research results will be reported at national and international meetings.