More than 500,000 accessions from nearly 12,000 plant species are safeguarded within the National
Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation.
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Holstein bull calves produced from collaborative work between NAGP, Penn State, TransOva, and Select Sires to reintroduce genetic diversity into the breed. Photo: Amy Duke
Periodic viability monitoring ensures a high quality collection of plant genetic resources.
Black Welsh Mountain lamb produced via cervical AI techniques developed by NAGP. Photo: Oogie McGuire
Cryopreservation of shoot tips secures diversity of clonally-propagated fruit species.
Pregnant Large Black Hogs at Purdue University as part of a collaboration with NAGP to better understand reproduction in rare pig breeds and to facilitate reproductive technology transfer to breeders. Photo: Katharine Sharp
Mission
To support U.S. agriculture in producing high-quality food, feed, and fiber, the Agricultural Genetic Resources Preservation Research Unit provides genetic security by focusing on: Acquiring, evaluating, preserving, and distributing critical genetic resources including plant, animal, insect, and microbial material for industry and the research community.