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.

Yassine Nahdi

Genebank Information System Officer

Nationality: Tunisian
Language spoken: Arabic, French, English
Favourite Crop: Beans and Banana

Yassine Nahdi is a Genebank Information System Officer at the Crop Trust, where he supports genebanks worldwide in implementing and using the GRIN-Global Community Edition (GGCE), a community-driven platform for genebank collection management. Working closely with genebank staff, researchers, and software developers, he helps strengthen the documentation, management, and accessibility of plant genetic resources through innovative digital solutions.

With more than 18 years of experience in information systems, database management, data integration, and digital transformation, Yassine specializes in supporting platforms that enhance the conservation and use of crop diversity. His areas of expertise include database design and administration, data migration and quality assurance, systems integration, user training, and stakeholder engagement.

At the Crop Trust, Yassine contributes to improving the digital infrastructure that underpins global genebank operations, helping institutions manage and share data more effectively. His work supports international efforts to conserve plant genetic resources and ensure their availability for research, breeding, and food security.