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Norad's funding for the ICRISAT collections

Grant No

ICRISAT JFF Project

Project Description

Via the JFF, FAO will provide support to the safeguarding of ex situ collections of PGRFA, held by ICRISAT, ensuring the long-term survival of an important foundation for the world's future food supply

Institute Name

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, India(ICRISAT)

Institute Country

India

List of Countries

Program Name

Global Genebank Partnership

Donor

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

Start Date

1st of November 2024

End Date

31st of December 2025

Status

On-Going