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May 20, 2022
Taking stock: a nationwide survey of plant genetic resources in Australia
Eucalyptus, Acacia, Tea tree, Macadamia. Even if you’ve never set foot in Australia, you’ve probably heard of these plant genera. That’s because these plants are not only valuable for their inherent beauty and ecosystem services, but also as natural resources that are harvested and exported at a global scale. Australasia has a wealth of […]
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May 19, 2022
Introducing ‘Task Teams’
Last year, we released the DivSeek Strategic Plan 2021-2026, which outlined our vision and strategic goals – as well as the primary means for achieving them, namely Hubs and Working Groups. Hubs are self-governing groups of members and non-members, and Working Groups are focused advisory groups that help to identify challenges, gaps and opportunities. […]
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May 19, 2022
Highlights from our AGM
Our Annual General Meeting was held in January this year, and was followed by three Roundtable Workshops featuring talks by fourteen speakers on a variety of topics. Each of these talks is now available to watch on our website, along with .pdf files of the presentations. There were 44 attendees at the AGM, and […]
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May 19, 2022
The Crop Ontology system – next steps
Since its inception 14 years ago, the Crop Ontology has become an essential source of controlled vocabularies to define traits and variables that support the standardisation of crop breeding databases. Crop Ontology has successfully worked with breeder and pre-breeder communities to establish 32 ontology sets. Notably, the conceptual model that guides their ontology defines a […]
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May 19, 2022
Latest Developments from One-CGIAR
The CGIAR is an intergovernmental organisation that has been a leader in agricultural science and innovation for the past 50 years. From food crops to water system to policy, the CGIAR’s institutions around the world have produced research that brings benefits to hundred of millions of the world’s most impoverished communities. This has included managing […]
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December 10, 2021
G2P-SOL workshop on the multi-omics management of plant genetic resources
The G2P-SOL workshop on the multi-omics management of plant genetic resources, will take place via Zoom next Mon-Wed, at 14.00-17.15 CET. Registration is free at the site https://forms.gle/16ij5HeowqqAA7me8.
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November 11, 2021
Introducing DivSeek Concept Notes
Nov 12, 2021. Today we are launching the DivSeek International Network Concept Notes system as a mechanism to identify, highlight and elaborate issues on any topic relating to the Mission and Goals of DivSeek. Concept Notes may be proposed by anyone associated with a DivSeek Member or Observer organization, as well as others recognized within […]
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October 16, 2021
DivSeek 2022 AGM and PAG Workshop, Jan 7-8, 2022
UPDATED Nov 23rd 2021: On Friday Jan 7 2022 DivSeek International Network will hold its 2022 AGM and RoundTable as a Zoom-only online event. This will include announcements and progress relating to our Strategic Plan, as well as flash talks and focused discussions relating to our hubs, working groups and the upcoming DivSeek Commons. More details […]
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May 17, 2021
DivSeek launches Strategic Plan
A new strategy to improve global access to information about plant genetic resources and the benefits they offer has been issued by DivSeek International Network (DivSeek), a global network committed to unlocking the potential of crop biodiversity so that it can be used to enhance the productivity, sustainability and resilience of crops and agricultural systems. […]
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October 7, 2020
DivSeek International launches 11 global ‘Hubs’ to accelerate the use of natural genetic diversity to advance crop improvement
DivSeek Intl Hub Launch Oct 07 2020 SASKATOON, SK – The DivSeek International Network Inc. (DivSeek International), a global, community-driven organization that facilitates the generation, integration and sharing of information related to plant genetic resources, thereby empowering genebank managers, researchers, breeders, and farmers to more effectively utilize genetic variation for research, accelerated crop improvement, and […]
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