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Upgrading of genebank facilities and capacity and reconstitution of ICARDA’s collections

Grant No

Upgrading of genebank facilities, capacity and reconstitution in ICARDA

Project Description

The civil war in Syria led to looting of most equipment and facilities of the ICARDA headquarters, necessitating the relocation of its genetic resources. This project supported this move as well as the renovation of the new facilities and the acquisition of needed field and laboratory equipment.

Institute Name

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Lebanon (ICARDA)

Institute Country

Lebanon

List of Countries

Program Name

CGIAR Program

Donor

CGIAR Consortium Office

Start Date

1st of January 2014

End Date

1st of December 2015

Status

Completed