Mandate

• Management and promote sustainable use of plant genetic and genomic resources of agri-hotricultural crop and carry out related research
• Coordination and capacity building in PGR management and policy issues governing access and benefit sharing of their use
• Molecular profile of varieties of agri-horticultural crop and GM detection technology research

Objectives of NBPGR

• To plan, organize, conduct and coordinate exploration and collection of indigenous and exotic plant genetic resources.
• To undertake introduction, exchange and quarantine of plant genetic resources.
• To characterize, evaluate, document and conserve crop genetic resources and promote their use, in collaboration with other national organizations.
• To develop information network on plant genetic resources.
• To conduct research, undertake teaching and training, develop guidelines and create public awareness on plant genetic resources.