UK based genebanks

In the UK genetic resources for different crops are located and conserved in different places based on historical areas of research.

• John Innes Centre Germplasm Resource UnitLink opens in a new window | Wheat, pea, barley and oat genetic resources.
• National Fruit CollectionLink opens in a new window | Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Vine and Cob Nut cultivars
• Aberystwyth IBERS BiobankLink opens in a new window | Forage & amenity grasses, clover, oats, and bioenergy crop Miscanthus
• James Hutton InstituteLink opens in a new window | Potatoes
• Millennium Seed BankLink opens in a new window | Wild plant species

European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic ResourcesLink opens in a new window

The European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) was established in 1980, and aims to facilitate the conservation and utilisation of plant genetic resources in Europe.

Charlotte Allender is the chair of the of the Umbellifer Crops working groupLink opens in a new window and a member of the Allium working groupLink opens in a new window, the Brassica working groupLink opens in a new window, and the leafy vegetables working groupLink opens in a new window.

Sarah Trinder is a member of the Documentation and information working groupLink opens in a new window.

UK Plant Genetic Resources GroupLink opens in a new window

The UKVGB is an active member of the UK Plant Genetic Resources Group, a group which provides technical and policy advice to DEFRA. Charlotte Allender is currently the deputy chair of the group.

International organisations

• GenesysLink opens in a new window | An online search platform where you can find out about the material conserved in genebanks worldwide.

• Svalbard Global Seed VaultLink opens in a new window | A genebank backup site offering long-term safe storage.
• Crop TrustLink opens in a new window | A non-profit organisation aiming to conserve global crop diversity.
• GRIN-GlobalLink opens in a new window | Free open source software designed for genebank data management.