The preservation of genetic resources used to support multinational research programs in plant biology requires extensive sharing and curation of information and materials. Each sector of the community has an important role to play, from individual investigators and volunteer coordinators to curators of central databases and public stock centers. When empowered with a sense of responsibility an...

Plant Genetic Resources (PGRs) are one of the most valuable natural resources of anycountry. Biotechnology through genetic engineering of plants and the creation of new plantvarieties can increase the value of these resources. Different technical and legalmechanisms such as ex situ/in situ collection of PGRs, and Intellectual Property Rights(IPRs...