The Crop Trust is a non-profit international organization dedicated to conserving crop diversity and making it available for use globally, forever, for the benefit of everyone.

We work with donors and partners to lead global projects that protect crop diversity, conserve crop wild relatives and develop technology to make this diversity accessible worldwide.

We seek professionals with a passion for global food security and a strong drive to contribute to our mission of conserving crop diversity for future generations.

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A Global Conservation Strategy for Crops in the Cucurbitaceae Family

A global conservation strategy for crops in the Cucurbitaceae family was published in 2023 (Global Crop Diversity Trust 2023, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.769652). This document, developed with the…

Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Yam

Global strategy for the conservation and use of yam genetic resources was published in 2021 (Global Crop Diversity Trust 2021). This document, developed with the input of a large number of…

Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Vanilla Genetic Resources

Global strategy for the conservation and use of Vanilla genetic resources was published in 2021 (Global Crop Diversity Trust 2021, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7544770). This document, developed with the…

Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Genetic Resources of Selected Millets

Global strategy for the conservation and use of genetic resources of selected millets: Covering pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus (L.) Morrone), finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.),…

Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Genetic Resources

Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of Sunflower Genetic Resources was published in 2023. This document, developed with the input of a large number of experts, aims to provide a framework…

Power of Diversity Funding Facility

The Power of Diversity Funding Facility (PDFF) is a multi-donor initiative managed by the Crop Trust, dedicated to conserving, cultivating and promoting the consumption of relatively neglected…

Projects

The Crop Trust implements large-scale projects that closely complement the work funded by the endowment.

Why We Need Crop Diversity

Crop diversity is essential for life on Earth. It underpins nearly everything we eat and drink. But it’s rapidly disappearing.

Bean varieties in wooden boxes at CIAT genebank

Rescuing Crop Diversity

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Mission & Vision

We are dedicated to conserving and making crop diversity available for use globally, forever and for the benefit of everyone.

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The Crop Diversity Digest

From cutting-edge research to work saving seeds in communities, even our small actions can have a big impact on saving crop diversity and putting it to good use. Read the latest news highlighting these efforts and more.