National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation's

Golden Anniversary

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On August 19, 2008, we will celebrate fifty years of preserving plant and animal germplasm for posterity during a ceremony at our Center in Fort Collins, Colorado.

In preparing for this ceremony we have put together presentations highlighting our history, research, and accomplishments which we invite you to view below.

Mission

Historical Overview

Biodiversity Overview

Origin of Accessions Stored at NCGRP

NCGRP Storage Processes

Expansion of GRIN Database

Development of Animal Germplasm Database

Newsham Choice Genetics Collaboration with NAGP

ABS Global Collaboration with NAGP

Seed Storage Technology for Lettuce

Zizania texana (Texas Wild Rice) Research