Providing data to Genesys
If you represent a genebank or other organization that wants to share PGRFA data through Genesys, this section is for you. You'll learn how to join Genesys, sign the Data Provider Agreement, prepare and publish your data, and keep it up to date.
Sharing your data helps researchers, breeders, and maybe even farmers around the world discover the diversity in your collection and request material.
Getting started
New to Genesys? Follow these steps to get your data online:
- Learn how Genesys works: Start with Joining Genesys to understand the role of a Data Provider and the process of becoming one.
- Legal requirements: Read about the Data Provider Agreement to understand the terms under which you'll be making your data available to others.
- Prepare your data: Learn about Passport Data and the Multi-Crop Passport Descriptors standard to ensure your records meet the requirements for uploading to Genesys.
Ongoing data management
Once your data is published, you'll need to keep it up to date and handle any requests for material.
- Keeping it fresh: See Maintaining your data over time for tips on the updating process.
- Handling requests: Learn how Requests, Use, and Impact work, including how users request material from your collection.
Going further
Ready to do more with your data?
- Explore how to provide information beyond passport data.
- Integrate Genesys into your own website with Embedded Genesys.