The function of PRC is to research, investigate, collect, conserve, evaluate, document and use plant genetic resources. The PRC mission is to: 1. Formulate and implement programs, projects, and plans for scientific research, including basic research and technology transfer in order to: i) Maintain and develop the National Plant Genebank. ii) Develop solutions to conserve and exploit plant resources. iii) Conservation through the use of plant resources, and development and maintenance of in situ conservation sites. iv) Research on agrobiodiversity and changes in plant diversity. 2. Coordinate the National Plant Genetic Resources Network. 3. Link and cooperate in scientific research, technology development and human resource training with domestic organizations. 4. Implement international cooperation in research, training, information, and exchange of genetic resources.
