In 1983, FAO established an intergovernmental forum: the Commission on Plant Genetic Resources (now the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture). The Commission has since developed a Global System for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of PGRFA. The objectives of the Global System are to ensure the safe conservation and promote the availability and Sustainable Use of Plant ...

The Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) GRIN facilitates management and operation of the following ARS research programs: National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS) National Animal Germplasm Program (NAGP) National Microbial Germplasm Program (NMGP) National Invertebrate Germplasm Program (NIGP) GRIN aids these programs by: enhancing communication with scientists regarding the location ...