Genotype:
The set of genes possessed by an individual organism.
Germplasm:
The genetic material, especially its specific molecular and chemical constitution, that comprises the physical basis of the inherited qualities of an organism.
Habitat:
The environment in which an organism lives. Habitat can also refer to the organisms and physical environment in a particular place.
Hybridization:
Crossing of individuals from genetically different strains, populations, or species.
Indicator Species:
A species whose status provides information on the overall condition of the ecosystem and of other species in that ecosystem.
Intellectual Property Right:
A right enabling an inventor to exclude imitators from the market for a limited time.
In vitro:
Storage of plant or animal germplasm in tissue-culture form in glass containers.
Life Form:
Characteristic structure of a plant or animal.
Mutualism:
Relationship between two or more species that benefits all parties.
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