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Key Functions
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Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources
In-situ and ex-situ: through providing planting
materials/seedlings to communities.
Identifying target species, collecting and assembling them
on-farm: through establishment of community seed banks
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Research
Pests and diseases: Disease and pest incidences are reduced when planted in different
proportions and in certain spatial arrangements
Medicinal spp: moving towards domestication, so far established protocols for 3 species
Studying diversity and mapping their distribution in the country
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Education and awareness
Provide environmental and conservation education to schools, institutions and public
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Provide policy guidelines on PGR
Developed policy guideline for PGRFA
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Recreation: General Public
The gardens stretch along a 1km beach with beautiful sceneries, the lawns and well-spaced trees providing ground for holding functions of all kinds