{"id":143720,"date":"2025-09-09T09:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/143720\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:18:08","slug":"shaping-the-future-of-plant-genetic-resources-pro-grace-final-event-in-crete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/143720\/","title":{"rendered":"Shaping the Future of Plant Genetic Resources: PRO-GRACE Final Event in Crete"},"content":{"rendered":"

The EU-funded\u00a0PRO-GRACE project<\/a>\u00a0is pleased to announce its final dissemination event: the 2nd International Workshop on Plant Genetic Resources, taking place on 8\u201310 October 2025 at the Conference Centre of\u00a0the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh)<\/a>\u00a0in Crete, Greece. The event will also be accessible online, ensuring broad participation from the global plant genetic resources (PGR) community.<\/p>\n

This workshop marks the culmination of a nearly three-year long PRO-GRACE project, which has been dedicated to developing the concept for a new European Research Infrastructure (RI) for plant genetic resources. Building on\u00a0the Plant Genetic Resources Strategy for Europe<\/a>\u00a0and the work of several EU-funded initiatives, PRO-GRACE has designed frameworks, standards, and a governance model to prepare the ground for GRACE-RI \u2014 a research infrastructure dedicated to cataloguing, safeguarding, and enhancing PGR for food and agriculture.<\/p>\n

A Platform to Present PRO-GRACE Results and the GRACE-RI Vision<\/p>\n

The workshop will serve as the project\u2019s final dissemination event, showcasing the results achieved by PRO-GRACE and opening dialogue on the future services the GRACE-RI will provide to researchers, breeders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n

These services are structured around four core pillars:<\/p>\n

Services for\u00a0ex situ\u00a0and\u00a0in situ\u00a0conservation<\/p>\n

Data & information management<\/p>\n

Characterization and (pre)breeding services<\/p>\n

PGR access and capacity building<\/p>\n

By highlighting these outcomes, the event will position GRACE-RI as a cornerstone for Europe\u2019s long-term efforts to conserve biodiversity, strengthen food security, and enable innovation in plant breeding and agriculture.<\/p>\n

Programme Highlights<\/p>\n

Across three days, the workshop will feature a keynote talk, scientific sessions, and stakeholder discussions designed to showcase the outcomes of PRO-GRACE and set the stage for the future GRACE-RI.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Wednesday, 8 October, participants will explore PRO-GRACE results and legacy through sessions on\u00a0ex situ\u00a0and\u00a0in situ\u00a0conservation, data and information management, and characterization and pre-breeding services.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thursday, 9 October\u00a0will focus on access, capacity building, and phytosanitary challenges, while also presenting perspectives on the GRACE-RI concept and its future services. The day will continue with a workshop on collaboration with international organizations and research infrastructures, and will conclude with a consortium gala dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Friday, 10 October, the programme will turn to the private sector with a session organized by\u00a0Euroseeds<\/a>, highlighting expectations and needs from the seed industry.<\/p>\n

Why Attend?<\/p>\n

This event provides a unique opportunity to:<\/p>\n

Learn first-hand about the outcomes of the PRO-GRACE project<\/p>\n

Engage in shaping the future GRACE-RI services that will support the conservation, characterization, and use of PGR in Europe<\/p>\n

Connect with international experts from research and industry<\/p>\n

Contribute to discussions on biodiversity, food security, and innovation in the seed sector<\/p>\n

Who Should Join?<\/p>\n

Researchers, breeders, and students working on plant genetics and agrobiodiversity<\/p>\n

Genebank managers and curators<\/p>\n

Seed industry representatives<\/p>\n

Policymakers, regulators, and NGOs active in biodiversity and food systems<\/p>\n

Registration<\/p>\n

Registration is open for both in-person and online participation:\u00a0https:\/\/www.grace-ri.eu\/pro-grace\/news-events\/news\/2nd-international-workshop-on-plant-genetic-resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Join us in Crete \u2014 or online \u2014 for this milestone event that will shape the future of plant genetic resources in Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n

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