Egypt – National Genebank
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| INSTITUTION NAME AND MAIN ADDRESS | ||
| COUNTRY | Egypt | |
| INSTITUTION NAME | “National Genebank” | |
| MAIN ADDRESS | 9 Gamaa St., Giza, P.O.Box:12619, Egipto
Tel: +20 2 35693359
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| DESCRIPTION | ||
| AREA | No information available | |
| LATITUDE | 30, 06 º N | |
| LONGITUDE | 31, 23 º E | |
| ALTITUDE | 64 m | |
| PRECIPITATION | 150 mm | |
| INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSTITUTION | ||
| STATUS | State (Ministry of Agriculture) | |
| INSTITUTION TYPE | Genebank | |
| DATE FOUNDED | 1995 | |
| SPECIAL COLLECTIONS | Phoenix dactylifera and other collections of traditional cultivars | |
| TAXA | No information available | |
| PROGRAMMES | • Coordination Program with other entities working on genetic conservation of biodiversity in the country (University of Tanta, in the station Zowaid Sheikh, North Sinai, and the Agricultural Research Station in Bahteem (Plant Genetic Resources Center)• Conservation Program of genetic resources of wild and economic varieties, with special emphasis on crops and fodder plants, poultry and farm animals• Conservation of genetic resources of micro-organisms using appropriate media and techniques for the various groups concerned• Scientific activities in the gene bank include also studies and research in the technologies of conserving genetic resources, molecular genetics and providing other centers with genetic materials required for the production of improved races and cultivars | |
| FEATURES AND FACILITIES | • Herbarium with 365 samples of seeds and 84 species • Laboratory • Storage rooms at different temperatures |
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| MAIN DEFICIENCIES | No information available | |
| OTHER INFORMATION | See annexes | |
| SOURCES CONSULTED | Web:
www.un.org Documents: “Egypt. First National report to the Convention on Biological Diversity”. December, 1997. Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs. Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency. National Biodiversity Unit “Egypt country report”. FAO |
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