Definitions for "Gene bank"
a facility that stores genetic material. For example, the US Department of Agriculture's gene banks store seeds and other plant parts for future use.
A facility established for the ex situ conservation of individuals (seeds), tissues, or reproductive cells of plants or animals.
For plants, any place established with the appropriate facilities and trained staff where plant germplasm can be maintained in the form of seeds or tissues or as growing plants.
a collection of genetic resources
A collection of cells or artificial chromosomes containing known genetic information.