These best practices represent a compilation of previous CPC guidelines with updated

The first two decades of the twenty-first century have seen a rapid rise in the mobilization of digital biodiversity data.

Plant breeders require genetic diversity to develop cultivars that are productive, nutritious,

Selecting the geographic origin—the provenance—of seed is a key decision in restoration. The last decade has seen a vigorous debate on whether to use local or nonlocal seed.

The Standards of Excellence in Plant Collections Management developed by the Plant Co

 A companion Self-Assessment Tool is now available to help you evaluate your organization’s current level of collections management.

Genomic research depends upon access to DNA or tissue collected and preserved according to high-quality standards.

The PCA Federal Committee, chaired by the Bureau of Land Management, developed the “National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration 2015-2020” in cooperation with Federal and non-Federal partners.

This publication documents the 81 posters and oral presentations that were made from May 16-19, 2016 in Chicago, IL covering such topics as in situ conservation, ex situ conservation, identifying and assessing ecosystems/species to conserve, restoration