Cryopreservation of Gentianaceae: Trends and Applications

Cryopreservation technologies have opened the door to the possibility of long-term storage of valuable biodiverse germplasm of many plant species. However, for successful conservation by cryopreservation , a large amount of work is still needed. This chapter describes the role of plants belonging to the family Gentianaceae in improving our understanding of cryopreservation. Emphasis is on expected problems and benefits originated from enhancing embryogenic capacity by osmotic dehydration stress. In addition, routine application is shown of cryopreservation for long-term conservation of in vitro propagated germplasm of the Gentianaceae.