Seed Certification & Plant Protection Centre Sub Units
Plant Genetic Resources Centre
Plant Genetic Resources Centre (PGRC) was established in 1988 with the support of Japanese grant aid provided through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at Gannoruwa Agriculture complex. The PGRC has national responsibility for conservation of the entire food crop and their wild relatives in Sri Lanka. PGRC has a mandate to plan and conduct plant exploration, collection, introduction, evaluation, documentation and conservation of the genetic diversity of food crops and their wild relatives for the benefit of present and future generations.
Vision
Achieving excellence in agriculture through conservation and sustainable utilization of Plant Genetic Resources.
Mission
Promoting agriculture research and development through exploration, conservation, management and sustainable utilization of Plant Genetic Resources to ensure food security and increased agriculture production.
Objective
Exploration, collection, conservation & promotion sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources of food crops for the benefit of the present and future generations.
Contact Us
- Plant Genetic Resources Centre, P.O. Box 59, Gannoruwa, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- pgrc@doa.gov.lk / pgrc.doa@gmail.com
- +94 812 388494
- +94 812 388490
- Mon to Fri - 8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. (Closed on weekends and public holidays)