| 单词 | gene bank |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgene bank gene bank n. a collection of animals, plants, seeds, etc., maintained as a repository of genetic material, esp. to preserve genetic diversity. ΘΚΠ the world > life > biology > laboratory analysis > processes > [noun] > genetic techniques > gene bank gene bank1964 1964 Nature 11 Apr. 132/2 The Zoological Society of London..has set aside an area..to establish small flocks and herds which are to be bred under expert guidance... Great efforts will be made to ensure the success of this scheme—the Gene Bank. 1971 New Scientist 13 May 413/2 With animals, zoos may provide a last gene bank for species which cannot be protected in their natural habitats. 1991 J. Rifkin Biosphere Politics i. ix. 67 Many nations are also beginning to establish additional gene banks to store rare microorganisms and frozen animal embryos. 2002 Wall St. Jrnl. 13 May a16/4 We can save the farmers' old varieties through gene banks and small-scale gene farms, without locking up half of the planet's arable land as a low-yield gene museum. < as lemmas |
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