Collection and Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in 2021-2027

National programme on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture has been operating since 2002.

​​​​​The Programme is aimed at ensuring the collection, long-term conservation, study and use of local genetic resources of agricultural crops for biodiversity maintenance, climate change mitigation and adaptation, ensuring food security and preservation of cultural heritage.

​​​​​​www.genres.ee/en/

2021-2027

  • Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre
  • University of Tartu, University of Tartu Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden.

Ministry of Rural Affairs 227 000 EUR annually.

Külli Annamaa

Head of Gene Bank

Last updated: 06.08.2023

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