The Vision and Mission of Genesys
What keeps us motivated at Genesys is a simple but important goal: we want to make sure the world's plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) are not just tucked away in quiet vaults. We want them to be easy to find and accessible to everyone working to improve food security and sustainability.
More Than Just a Database
You can think of Genesys as a bridge. While genebanks do the essential work of ex situ conservation, keeping seeds safe and viable for the long haul, that knowledge only really comes to life when breeders, researchers, and policymakers know exactly where to find it.
We are proud to play a key role in the Global Information System (GLIS) of the ITPGRFA. Our vision is a world where detailed information on every accession in the world's genebanks is just a few clicks away and free for everyone to use.
Our mission in action
To make this vision a reality, we focus on two main things:
- Helping you, the user: We have built a platform that lets you search through hundreds of collections all at once, saving you from digging through dozens of separate websites to find one accession.
- Supporting our genebanks: We are not just here to collect data; we are here to support the institutions that provide it. We work with genebanks to help them document and prepare their data according to international standards, ensuring their work is recognized and useful.
Why this matters
Whether it is helping crops adapt to a changing climate or rediscovering a trait that could help fight off pests, it all starts with a simple discovery. By bridging the gap between the seed vault and the researcher, we are helping to build a more resilient food system.
If you are a breeder or researcher, you can explore the collections. If you manage a genebank, we would be glad to help you share your collection with the rest of the world.
If you would like a more detailed look at our strategic framework, read our Vision and Mission) and explore the Genesys Strategy).