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Meet Tripal, an open toolkit for building biological databases

Written by Lacey Sanderson, University of Saskatchewan for publication in DivSeek Connect, Issue 3. Tripal is a toolkit for developing web data portals focused on supporting open-science by helping researchers build sites for community engagement, distributing scientific data and providing domain-specific tools for analysis. Tripal serves the needs of a diverse community with one core […]

ABS and Biodiversity Conservation: Does the Design of the ABS system allow for the realization of the Post-2020 Framework?

Written by Dr. Aysegül Sirakaya of Lund University, Department of Law, Sweden ([email protected]) for publication in DivSeek Connect, Issue 3. The PDF version is available here. International law provides for mechanisms for coupling the use of biodiversity and its conservation. One of these mechanisms is fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources. The system […]

DivSeek welcomes Vietnam’s Plant Resources Centre

  The Vietnamese Plant Resources Centre in Hanoi has become the newest member organization of DivSeek International Network. Positioned in the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a country with a broad range of climates and habitats – from tropical, to subtropical, to temperate, and alpine. This diversity is mirrored in its floristic composition. The […]

How much would you pay for digital sequence information that honors the rights of Indigenous Peoples?

Researchers at the University of Waikato have created a scenario-based survey to explore researcher willingness to pay for digital sequence information, specifically in cases where it could support the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Digital sequence information (DSI) is a topical issue in the international arena. Whether it be DNA, RNA, or protein sequence data, DSI […]

DivSeek Board opens opportunity for wider network interaction with Partnership category

The DivSeek Board have recently agreed to establish an additional category for interaction with DivSeek International Network. Presently, organisations wishing to join DivSeek can apply to become either a Member or Observer. This month, the DivSeek Board of Directors decided to create the new ‘Partnership’ category. This opportunity will be available to organizations whose vision […]

Survey: how can we make DivSeek better?

Our partners at the University of Saskatchewan have launched a survey to help us better understand how we can serve the needs of our member organizations. We are calling on all DivSeek member organizations to weigh in, and provide their own thoughts and insights on how DivSeek is performing as a community of practice. The […]

Stephen Kresovich elected to Chair of DivSeek Board

Plant breeding expert Professor Stephen Kresovich has been elected Chair of the DivSeek International Network Inc. Board of Directors. Expansion of the DivSeek network has catalyzed an increased awareness that harnessing plant biodiversity will be foundational to addressing global challenges including resource limitations and impact of agriculture, nutritional food security, climate adaptation, and transitioning to […]

DivSeek workshop at PAG Asia

The DivSeek International Network: Genebank Genomics and Beyond Workshop kicks of the workshop programme for the PAG Asia 2022 online conference on Wed June 22 (9am – 10:45 CST, UTC+8). The Plant and Animal Genome Conference is a 3-day online event with plenaries, workshops and poster sessions. Within the DivSeek workshop we have the following […]

DivSeek signs MOU with International Treaty

DivSeek Commons: the matrix is born

DivSeek is working to help ensure plant germplasm and its derived digital sequence information (DSI) is F.A.I.R – Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Re-usable. A range of data repositories and tools already exist; but many are not as widely used as they could be, or unable to interact readily with others. DivSeek Commons aims to define […]