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The Nordic Genetic Resource Center conserves and documents the genetic variation of Nordic plant species useful for agriculture and horticulture. The material stored in the bank is available for plant breeding, research and any other bona fide use. Its activities also foster rational co-operation between the Nordic countries in their efforts to use plant genetic resources for plant breeding and crop improvement research.

The Nordic Genetic Resource Center participates in international co-operation on the conservation and use of plant genetic resources. NordGen can also serve as a technical advisor for the Nordic countries in connection with international negotiations.
In addition, NordGen stimulates Nordic co-operation within the field of genetic resources, both by means of studies to establish what possibilities there are for co-operation and by directly supporting Nordic co-operation projects. The institution conserves plant genetic resources from all Nordic countries. Since the countries have refrained from building up their own seed storage and documentation systems, a duplication of efforts has been avoided and a great saving of resources resulted from this co-operation. NordGen’s organisational structure and form of work has created a model that has attracted international attention and has served as a design for other regions.