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Aim
To ensure the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
Functions
- To collect, characterize, and evaluate plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
- To promote the value of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
- To regulate access to plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
- To ensure equitable sharing of any benefits arising from the utilization of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
- To manage international agreements, and protocols relevant to plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.
Contact
Deputy Director: Plant Genetic Resources
Department of Agriculture
Private bag x973
PRETORIA
0001
Mpolokeng Mokoena
Tel: 012 808 5392
Fax: 012 808 5394
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