Governance
Genesys is governed through a combination of institutional support from the Crop Trust, external expert guidance, and transparent planning. Here you can learn who develops and maintains Genesys, how the Genesys Advisory Committee guides decisions, and where to find our strategy, funding model, and team information.
Genesys is maintained, operated and supported financially by the Crop Trust. At the Crop Trust, we believe that transparency and community guidance are essential for the long-term success of Genesys. We rely on the Genesys Advisory Committee to help us make strategic decisions and ensure that the platform remains a valuable resource.
Our mission
To understand where we are going, it helps to know what we stand for. Our vision and mission outline the core purpose of Genesys and why we are committed to making PGRFA data more accessible to everyone.
Strategic guidance
We do not make big decisions by ourselves. The Genesys Advisory Committee provides the external expert guidance we need to grow. Our technical team reports regularly to the committee and receives guidance from them to ensure Genesys evolves in the right direction. Here you can learn who is involved and how they help shape the future of the platform.
Looking back
You can explore the chronological record of past meeting notes of the Genesys Advisory Committee, documenting the steps we have taken over the years to improve Genesys.
The road ahead
Planning for the future is a continuous process. Our Genesys Strategy shows our roadmap for improving data quality and user experience for the period 2023-25.
Sustainability and funding
To ensure Genesys remains a reliable resource for years to come, we rely on a sustainable funding model, the Crop Trust Endowment Fund. You can learn more about how we are supported on our Funding & Sustainability page.
Our team
Behind the code and the database is a dedicated team that works to keep everything running smoothly. Beyond maintaining Genesys, they also develop tools like GGCE and help build the capacity of genebanks around the world to manage their data. You can meet the people who manage Genesys and learn more about their role on the Technical Team page.