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A European biobanking strategy for safeguarding macroalgal genetic material to ensure food security, biosecurity and conservation of biodiversity

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dc.contributor.authorHofmann, Laurie C.
dc.contributor.authorBrakel, Janina
dc.contributor.authorBartsch, Inka
dc.contributor.authorArismendi, Gabriel Montecinos
dc.contributor.authorBermejo, Ricardo
dc.contributor.authorParente, Manuela I.
dc.contributor.authorCreis, Emeline
dc.contributor.authorClerck, Olivier De
dc.contributor.authorJacquemin, Bertrand
dc.contributor.authorKnoop, Jessica
dc.contributor.authorLorenz, Maike
dc.contributor.authorMachado, Levi Pompermayer
dc.contributor.authorOrfanidis, Sotiris
dc.contributor.authorProbert, Ian
dc.contributor.authorMenendez, , Cecilia Rad
dc.contributor.authorRoss, Michael
dc.contributor.authorRautenberger, Ralf
dc.contributor.authorSchiller, Jessica
dc.contributor.authorSerrao, Ester A.
dc.contributor.authorSteinhagen, Sophie
dc.contributor.authorSulpice, Ronan
dc.contributor.authorValero, Myriam
dc.contributor.authorWichard, Thomas
dc.contributor.authorSerrao, Ester A.
dc.contributor.authorMartins, neuza
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-21T12:40:04Z
dc.date.available2025-05-21T12:40:04Z
dc.date.issued2025-04-29
dc.description.abstractBiobanking (also known as germplasm banking) of genetic material is a well-established concept for preserving plant genetic diversity and also contributes to food security, conservation and restoration. Macroalgae currently represent a very small percentage of the strains in publicly accessible European germplasm banks, despite the increasing recognition of their contribution to achieving several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. There is no strategic coordination of existing macroalgal strains, which could have severe ecological and economic implications as species and their genetic diversity disappear rapidly due to local and global environmental stressors. In this opinion paper, we stress the importance of a coordinated European effort for preserving macroalgal genetic diversity and suggest the development of a three-pillared system to safeguard European macroalgal genetic material consisting of (1) a European Board of Macroalgal Genetic Resources (EBMGR) to provide supervision, support and coordination, (2) a network of germplasm banks consisting of currently existing and newly established infrastructures and (3) an interoperable databank integrating existing databanks. While it will be the task of the EBMGR to identify and coordinate priorities, we offer initial recommendations for preserving macroalgal genetic material, discuss the risks of inaction, and highlight the challenges that must be overcome.eng
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/09670262.2025.2480569
dc.identifier.eissn1469-4433
dc.identifier.issn0967-0262
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/27143
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherInforma
dc.relation.ispartofEuropean Journal of Phycology
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectAquaculture
dc.subjectBiobanking
dc.subjectBiodiversity
dc.subjectCulture collection
dc.subjectEx situ conservation
dc.subjectGermplasm bank
dc.subjectMacroalgae
dc.subjectMarine resources
dc.subjectSeaweed
dc.titleA European biobanking strategy for safeguarding macroalgal genetic material to ensure food security, biosecurity and conservation of biodiversityeng
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.titleEuropean Journal of Phycology
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person.givenNameEster A.
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