A core part of CGIAR’s work is strengthening the global genebanks community so that more people can access the crop diversity they need. Click on the links below to explore some of the guidance materials we make available.
Digital Sequence Information (DSI)
Publications and presentations by CGIAR scientists on both technical and policy aspects relating to the use of DSI.
GRIN-Global Community Edition
GGCE is an open-source software platform for managing genebank collections. Explore our seminar series on implementing and using it.
Molecular Characterization and DSI
This webinar series offers a conceptual foundation in molecular characterization, cryopreservation, bioinformatics, and data sharing for clonal, legume, and cereal crops.
Genetic Resources Policies
This online course will help you to appreciate how daily operations of genebanks and breeding programmes are affected by national and international laws and organizational policies.
Seed Quality Management
This online course covers the underlying biology of seed development and germination, the latest scientific discoveries and practical steps to improve seed collection management.
Global Biodiversity Digital Hub
A shared online space bringing together scientists, technologists, and conservation practitioners to exchange ideas, share digital tools, and learn from one another.
Crop Descriptors
Strategic key sets of characterization and evaluation descriptors for 22 crops included in Annex I of the Plant Treaty.
Publications
The latest publications and journal articles by CGIAR Genebanks Accelerator scientists.
FAO Genebank Standards and Practical Guides
Procedures for conserving plant genetic resources.
