Activities

The OPGC assists plant researchers, the scientific community and consumers by:

• Collecting, documenting and conserving genetic variation present in ornamentals and their wild relatives
• Exchanging germplasm domestically and internationally to broaden the genetic base
• Identifying and evaluating useful genetic traits desired by the industry and consumers
• Providing germplasm to researchers in industry, universities, and other institutions for developing improved ornamentals
• Identifying methods for successful long term storage of ornamental germplasm