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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What is the Genebank Academy and who is it for? The Genebank Academy is an online platform hosted by the Crop Trust, designed for genebank professionals, researchers and students worldwide who…

Applied Plant Conservation

The Applied Plant Conservation Course is a free professional training designed for conservation professionals, land managers, and researchers working to safeguard rare and endangered plants.…

Seed Anatomy and Identification

Seed analysts must know the basic nature of seeds and the terminology associated with them before they can do analytical work effectively. It is the purpose of this course to give insights to the…

Ecuador’s Model Genebank

Ecuador’s Model Genebank Ecuador may be small in size, but it’s big in biodiversity. With landscapes that stretch from the Amazon to the Andes and even include the Galápagos Islands, this South…

Links and Initiatives

This page provides an overview of selected international and regional efforts that contribute to the conservation, research, and sustainable use of opportunity crops. It brings together…

Celebration Meets Urgency at Latest Seed Vault Opening in Svalbard

Celebration Meets Urgency at Latest Seed Vault Opening in Svalbard LONGYEARBYEN, NORWAY, 22 October 2025 – Twenty genebanks representing every continent bar Antarctica deposited more than 21,000…

Morocco’s Genebank Steps Up: From Settat to Svalbard

Morocco’s Genebank Steps Up: From Settat to Svalbard In a wheat field an hour’s drive south of Casablanca, Dr Ali Sahri and his team pose for a photo as the swaying spikes tickle their legs. Behind…

Seed Development and Metabolism

The seed development and metabolism course introduces students to the basic concepts of seed physiology. An understanding of the processes which occur during seed development, maturation, storage and…

Organic Plant Breeding: Module 1

The LiveSeeding project offers 5 training packages, comprising 25 modules on organic breeding and seed production. These include online and on-site sessions. The materials provide an in-depth…

SDG Indicators 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 - Plant and Animal Genetic Resources

This course has been developed to support countries in the analysis and reporting for SDG Indicators 2.5.1 and 2.5.2. These indicators measure the achievement of SDG target 2.5, which focuses on…

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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.