Plant Genetic Resources Network in India

Abstract

India holds an important position in the international network of pldnt genetic resources, being a seat of origin and diversification for several old and new world crops. Besides, it has a rich and unique flora. About 160 species of crop plants and 320 of wild related types occur in the Indian gene centre with rich diversity in rice, sugarcane, citrus, mango, banana, egg plant, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, okra, cucumber, pigeonpea, cov.pea, mung bean, urad bean, rice bean, moth bean, jute, tree cotton, oilseed Brassicae, sa.fJlower, sesame, spices and condiments and tuber crops such as taros and yams.