October 2023 issue

Volume 68, Issue 10

Plant genetic resources comprise the organs and tissues by which plants can be propagated. They provide the raw genetic materials that are instrumental for continued genetic gain through crop breeding that is crucial to food security. Rapid climate change brings with it many challenges, including challenges in conserving plant genetic resources located at U.S. plant genebanks around the country. Research in Crop Science examines forecasts of future climatic conditions and the effects on the suitability of USDA genebank locations to continue to host their current array of plant genetic resources.

Cover photo: By G. Volk. See story on page 4.