| The Centre for Genetic
Resources, the Netherlands (CGN) is part of Wageningen University and
Research Centre. CGN maintains the Dutch genebank for plant genetic
resources for food and agriculture under a mandate of the Netherlands
government. In addition, CGN is involved in on-farm conservation
programmes. CGN’s mission is to contribute to global conservation
efforts. CGN considers as a leading principle the notion that the value
of germplasm depends on the knowledge over and availability of that
germplasm. In this context, CGN recognizes the need to integrate ex
situ and in situ conservation approaches and the will to
collaborate with all stakeholders.
CGN has traditionally adhered to a policy
of unrestricted availability of germplasm held in its genebank. In the
interest of keeping this material available for future research and
utilization, CGN has undertaken not to claim legal ownership over the
germplasm held in its genebank, or to seek any intellectual property
rights over that germplasm or related information. |
