This module is a self-paced course that contains three lessons covering various topics related to international germplasm movement. Topics covered include the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, the International Plant Protection Convention, and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. The module also contains two surveys and one quiz for evaluation purposes. By successfully completing all activities associated with this course you can earn a badge of completion to recognize your efforts.
Click on the International Movement of Germplasm Module link under "Courses" in the upper left corner to begin.
This module was supported in part by the National Research Initiative Competitive Grants CAP project 2011-68002-30029 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, adminstered by the University of California-Davis. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the USDA -NIFA.