Collections and Germplasm

Promotes and fosters the collection, preservation, improvement, and utilization of U.S. and international resources of microbial and higher-plant germplasm. Identifies issues relevant to germplasm resources. Advocates judicious improvements in collections and germplasm systems and constructively influences policies and procedures, through the agency of the APS Council, by such means as (a) committee proposals, (b) APS publications and discussion sessions, and (c) communications with other scientific societies, governmental agencies, institutions, and industry.