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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > genetic resources > varieties > heirloom varieties
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > natural resources > biological resources > genetic resources > varieties > heirloom varieties
Preferred Term:

heirloom varieties

Definition:
Varieties whose germplasm has been conserved through the practice of retaining and passing down 1) seed or 2) vegetative propagules from generation to generation. The germplasm may be of significance to a specific region, community, culture or historic time period.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
varieties
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • heritage varieties
  • traditional varieties
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/105321
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