Plant Genetic Resources

Publications

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.
• 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, 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
E -mail: MpolokengM@dalrrd.gov.za