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Ensuring Optimal Genetic Diversity of Philippine Vegetable, Legume and Cereal Germplasm Intended for Safety Duplication at Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Grant No

WP4 Philippines NPGRL

Project Description

Regeneration and safety duplication of 2,650 accessions of several crops in Svalbard

Institute Name

National Plant Genetic Resources Laboratory (NPGRL), Institute of Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Institute Country

Philippines

List of Countries

Philippines

Program Name

BOLD

Donor

Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)

Start Date

1st of April 2022

End Date

30th of June 2024

Status

On-Going