European Crop Genetic Resources Database

A collaborative program among most European countries ensures long-term conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources. The European Central Crop Database provides access to information on crop varieties, local cultivars, wild material, and breeding resources. The program is coordinated by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute and financed by participating countries.

Use Cases

• Analyze distribution of commercial crop varieties across countries and regions.
• Study genetic diversity by comparing local cultivars and wild or semi-wild material.
• Identify sources of breeding or research material for specific crop types.
• Map the provenance and type of plant genetic resources, including material of unknown type.

Strengths

• Collaborative program covering most European countries.
• Database includes information on many countries and regions inside and outside Europe.
• Covers multiple crop types including commercial varieties, local cultivars, and wild material.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column names, and data size are unknown.
• Data freshness and update frequency are unspecified.
• Potential geographic bias towards European resources despite some external coverage.

Provenance

Source

European Cooperative Programme for Crop Genetic Resources Networks (ECP/GR)

Collection Method

Collaborative program coordinated by the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI).

Geography

Primarily Europe, with information on some countries and regions outside Europe.