Preserving Egypt’s genetic resources to ensure agricultural sustainability, biodiversity, and food security
The National Gene Bank of Egypt (NGB) plays a crucial role in conserving and protecting the country’s genetic resources, ensuring biodiversity, and enhancing agricultural sustainability. Established in 2004 under the Agricultural Research Center, NGB focuses on the conservation, collection, and documentation of plant, animal, and microbial genetic resources.
Through its extensive programs, NGB supports genetic improvement, facilitates research collaborations, and ensures the availability of high-quality genetic materials for breeding programs. By maintaining a vast collection of seeds, plant varieties, and animal breeds, NGB safeguards Egypt’s agricultural future against environmental challenges and genetic erosion.
Protecting biodiversity ensures agricultural resilience and sustainability.
Through its specialized labs, research programs, and conservation strategies, the NGB plays a critical role in genetic preservation. It collaborates with national and international institutions to promote innovation, secure biodiversity, and support agricultural progress.
Our work spans across research, conservation, and policy implementation.
The NGB implements a comprehensive approach to genetic conservation through research, preservation, and knowledge sharing. Our core functions include:
