Problems and Solutions for Rice Germplasm Collection and Conservation

Five developmental stages in comprehensive inspection and collection of rice germplasm in China were summarized.The current status and constraints in collecting and conserving rice germpalsm were discussed and relevant suggestions were provided which include stabilizing some specialized study groups focusing on scientific studies of the germplasm,establishing an effective and long-term policy in germplasm collection and conservation,strengthening the collaboration between managerial departments and germplasm conservation,and improving the screening and identification of germplasm collection.