Germplasm Resources Information Network
Encyclopedia
Germplasm Resources Information Network or GRIN is an online software project of National Genetic Resources Program of USDA to provide germplasm
information about plants, animals, microbes and invertebrates.
Germplasm
A germplasm is a collection of genetic resources for an organism. For plants, the germplasm may be stored as a seed collection or, for trees, in a nursery.-See also:*Germ plasm, the germ cell determining zone...
information about plants, animals, microbes and invertebrates.
Sub-Projects
- National Plant Germplasm SystemNational Plant Germplasm SystemThe U.S. National Plant Germplasm System is a cooperative effort by U.S. state and federal government and private organizations to preserve the genetic diversity of plants....
(NPGS) - National Animal Germplasm System (NAGP)
- National Microbial Germplasm Program (NMGP)
- National Invertebrate Germplasm Program (NIGP)