Technical Abstract: This chapter describes the status of Rubus genetic resource conservation. It includes descriptions of the Acquisition of new germplasm, the value of clonal germplasm versus seed, aspects of germplasm preservation, pathogens and safe international plant movement, germplasm assessment and publication of data, and germplasm needs as deliniated by traits. This chapter emphasizes raspberry (Rubus idaeus L. and Rubus strigosus L.)