Construction began June 15 to upgrade and replace 35,000 sq ft of screenhouses. This project supports the work of the gene bank to collect, distribute and evaluate plant germplasm.
NCGR Plant Collections
"Filberts fall in fall"
The Pear Gene bank in full display of its autumn colors
Staff are busy winterizing for the upcoming cold weather.
"Safeguarding Plant Genetic Resources in the U.S.: Climate Change Brings Challenges to the USDA National Plant Germplasm System" by Joy Drohan (image shows NCGR staff member Sunny Green pruning currants)
