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• Biodiversity and livestock farming

  Livestock farming can actively contribute to safeguarding biodiversity. We study genetic diversity of animal species and biodiversity of grasslands...

• Genetic Diversity: Key to transitions in agriculture and forestry - event overview

  We're happy to have hosted such an amazing Genetic Diversity event in Wageningen! Thank you for all your insights, ideas and good vibes. On this page,...

• About CGN

  Future-proof agriculture and forestry requires a diversity of species and varieties, which is why the Centre for Genetic Resources, the Netherlands...

• Partnerships CGN

  CGN works closely with various partners on conserving and promoting the sustainable use of genetic diversity in crops, farm animals and trees. These...

• CGN projects and publications

  CGN has a wealth of knowledge about genetic resources and their applicability. We are happy to share it with you. If you would like to know more about...

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  Genetic diversity - key to transitions in agriculture and forestry

  23 maart 2023 | Our world food production relies heavily on a small number of prime crops such as rice, maize and cereals. Agriculture and livestock production have...
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  New guidelines for cryoconservation of animal genetic resources now available online

  7 februari 2023 | Cryoconservation of genetic resources in gene banks provides one of the most powerful tools to manage genetic diversity in both the short and long...
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  The importance of genetic diversity in food systems

  19 december 2022 | Biodiversity is strongly declining and this poses serious threats to the global food system. A transition is needed towards more nature positive food...
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  New European Reference Centre for Endangered Animal Breeds established

  10 oktober 2022 | From 1 January 2023, experts of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) will work together with IDELE (France) and BLE (Germany) to advise the...
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  Genetic monitoring and conservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources

  17 september 2020 | Genetic monitoring and conservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources - WUR News Genetic monitoring and conservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources Published...

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