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Berries germplasm

A collection that comprises species of the Vaccinium genus, such as V. corymbosum, V. angustifolium, V. virgatum, V. myrtillus, V. vitis ideae, V. macrocarpon and hybrids, Rubus, Fragaria x ananassa, Ribes and other minor crops.

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The collection

The berries collection of FEM germplasm includes about 460 accessions. It includes species of the genus Vaccinium (blueberry), Rubus (raspberry and blackberry), Fragaria (strawberry), Ribes, Prunus avium (cherry) and other minor crops (e.g. Kiwi arguta). Accessions are conserved in vivo (plants or seeds) or in vitro.