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.