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NPGS Plant Exploration/Exchange Program: Filling Gaps in Collections

The NPGS Plant Exploration/Exchange Program aims to fill gaps in the NPGS collections through in-situ exploration and visits to foreign ex-situ collections. Proposals accepted annually with endorsement required. Access and Benefit Sharing for international explorations. Contact the Plant Exchange Office for assistance and advice.

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NPGS Plant Exploration/Exchange Program: Filling Gaps in Collections

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  1. The NPGS Plant Exploration/Exchange Program Karen A. Williams Plant Exchange Office National Germplasm Resources Lab Beltsville, Maryland Karen.Williams@ars.usda.gov CGC Chairs Web Conference November 15, 2012

  2. The NPGS Plant Exploration/Exchange Program Purpose: To fill gaps in the NPGS collections Administration: Plant Exchange Office (PEO), National Germplasm Resources Lab Support for both plant explorations (in situ) and plant exchanges (visits to foreign ex situ collections)

  3. Proposals • accepted yearly • separate guidelines for exploration and • exchange proposals – sent to CGCs in January • endorsement by CGC and crop curator required • pre-proposals for foreign explorations • requested in April • deadline is in July every year

  4. NPGS Plant Explorations - 2012

  5. PEO Assistance with Proposals • Contact us before developing a proposal • We can offer advice on which countries are accessible for exploration • PEO has contacts in many countries • Contact us with germplasm needs even if you are not developing a proposal

  6. Access and Benefit Sharingfor International Explorations • Prior informed consent (PIC) obtained from national authorities in all countries that are parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) • Includes agreement on the sharing of benefits • Acceptable benefits are “in-kind” (training, equipment purchase, increase projects, etc.) • The SMTA of the International Treaty may be used to specify terms of access

  7. Thank you!

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