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• Preliminary characterization of a sample collection on the basis of a set of simple established criteria (biochemical, anatomical, physiological, etc.). Often applied to the process of selection for specific purposes, such as for disease resistance or for improved agronomic performance in crop plants.

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  "screen." Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture. UN Food and Agriculture Organization. 1 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/screen.

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