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(b) carry, out inventories by evaluating
and mapping plant genetic
resources distribution in the
country;
(c) conserve plant genetic diversity by
devising and implementing
management procedure, including
ex-situ and in-situ maintenance;
(d) co-operate with international
institutibns on matters relating to
plant genetic resources, including
the administration of material
transfer agreements;
(e) ensure safe custody and
accessibility of all plant bred and
naturally occurring germplasm;
(f) document and disseminate plant
genetic resources, data and
information to users;
(g) collaborate with and institutions of
higher learning to address adaptive,
applied and strategic research;
(h) enhance capacity for the effective
conservation of plant _genetic
resources; and
(i) advice tit Government on policies
governing the conservation and use
of plant genetic resources.
(3) There shall be a National Plant
Genetic• Resources Centre Committee which
shall provide oversight on matters relating
to the centre.
(4) The Minister may make regulations
to provide for the membership and functions
of the Committee.
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