A gap and synergy analysis of the European research infrastructure (RI) ecosystem: advancing the novel GRACE-RI dedicated to plant genetic resources.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plant genetic resources (PGRs) are crucial for sustainable agriculture and food security, but the roadmap of the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) lacks a dedicated research infrastructure (RI) for their systematic cataloguing, safeguarding and improvement. To fill this gap, we propose a new RI concept specifically for PGRs in Europe.

Scope

The proposed RI, called 'Plant Genetic Resources Community for Europe' (GRACE), is aimed to support current and future research projects on PGRs, enhance collaboration across European countries, unlock the adaptive potential of crop biodiversity preserved in PGR collections, and strengthen the current and future sustainability of the food chain in Europe. As part of the preparatory project 'Promoting a

SUBMITTER: De Paola D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445849 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature