Recursos geneticos del CIAT: su papel en la investigacion y el desarrollo

The responsibility of CIAT`s Genetic Resources Unit in the preservation of germplasm of beans (Phaseolus), cassava and its wild relatives (Manihot), and tropical forages (legumes and/or grasses) is pointed out. The main characteristics of the collections are indicated. Distribution, improvement and research activities carried out by the Unit are described. (CIAT)