Swiss National Database - Conservation of plant genetic resources
The Swistzerland’s National Database of Plant Genetic Resources resources aims to preserve the richness of species of plants cultivated for food and agriculture, to inventory old varieties, and to describe and promote their sustainable use. Information on the characteristics of old varieties is documented on variety sheets containing descriptions and photos. They are available to all interested parties.
Topic(s)
Sustaining local crop diversity
Subject area(s)
Promoting local crop diversity
Subject category(ies)
Improving the knowledge base for local crop diversity, Raising awareness of local crop diversity value, Strategies and action plans, Seed quality assurance
Publisher
Office fédéral de l'agriculture - Confédération Suisse
Publication date
DOI
Resource type
Database/Platform, Tool
Resource format
Website
Primary geographic focus
Europe
Open access
Yes