Web Directory

» Bioversity International
   Bioversity International, formerly IPGRI, is an international research institute with a mandate to advance the conservation and use of genetic diversity for the well-being of present and future generations. The site contains extensive information on inter
   http://www.bioversityinternational.org/

» Conservation and Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources
   Postgraduate program at the University of Birmingham and Kew Botanic Gardens providing training in plant in situ and ex situ genetic conservation and sustainable utilisation.
   http://www.postgraduate.bham.ac.uk/prog2009/combined/biosciences/conservation-utilisation-plant-genetic-resources.shtml

» Genetic Resources Conservation Program
   A University of California Program, concerned with California's biological diversity and its conservation in the broadest sense: onsite and offsite conservation of the native flora and fauna, collections of germplasm amassed for agricultural, medicinal, a
   http://www.grcp.ucdavis.edu/

» National Invertebrate Genetic Resources Program
   A program of the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Goals include: preservation of reference specimens, maintenance of genetically important germplasm, documentation of specific insect stocks, management of databases, distribution of material to research
   http://www.ars-grin.gov/nigrp/

» Plant Genetic Resources Links
   A page of links to International organizations.
   http://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/ngo.html

» Tunisian Genebank
   This site details information about the National Gene Bank of Tunisia, which has a capacity for ex situ conservation of 200.000 seed accessions at its headquarters in Tunis.
   http://www.bng.nat.tn/eng/index.php

» UK Focal Point on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing
   Although the UK has not introduced specific legislation to regulate access to genetic resources, this site offers information to assist those that may wish to access genetic resources in the UK and its dependent territories.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/biodiversity/geneticresources/access.htm