Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia

Genetic potential of Serbian autochthonous cherry genotypes for temperature-adaptable reproductive behaviour and nutraceutical value

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Conservation and plum pox virus eradication from Serbian autochthonous plum genotypes using cryotechniques

The conservation of genetic diversity and its sustainable use are essential to meet a number of challenges facing humanity, from coping with the predicted climate changes to achieving food security despite a still growing world population. European plum (Prunus domestica L.), as the leading fruit species in Serbian agriculture, is facing with climate changes and long-term inoculum pressure of numerous pathogens. Autochthonous plum genotypes of immeasurable genetic and cultural value are endangered and suppressed by newly bred and commercially important cultivars. Valuable plum germplasm is exposed to slight and irreversible disappearance. The strategic objective of the CryoPlum project is to provide methods and tools to face this menace.

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