International Conference and Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ICPPGR)

FAO based secretariat preparing for 1996 conference on the conservation and utilisation of plant genetic resources, including their use by farmers and breeders. Sponsors a number of discussion lists and a WWW server (which includes the full text of national status reports). Lists include (with more to be announced):

ICPPGR-In-Situ-L: list on in situ conservation and crop improvement

ICPPGR-Ex-Situ-L: list on ex-situ collection

ICPPGR-Diversity-L: list on genetic diversity

ICPPGR-Breeding-L: list on plant breeding and improvement

ICPPGR-Regen-L: list on regeneration

ICPPGR-Training-L: list on training and education