Vision Statement Furnishing genetic, genomic, and bioinformatic tools, information, and genetic resources to enhance American agricultural productivity and ensure a high quality, safe supply of food, fiber, feed, ornamentals, and industrial products
Mission Statement To safeguard and utilize plant genetic resources (genetic raw material), associated genetic and genomic databases, and bioinformatic tools to ensure an abundant, safe, and inexpensive supply of food, feed, fiber, ornamentals, and industrial products for the United States and other nations.
Research Components
- Plant and Microbial Genetic Resource Management
- Crop Informatics, Genomics, and Genetic Analyses
- Genetic Improvement of Crops
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