Aims and Activities

1- Characterization of accessions by cytogenetic and molecular techniques.

2- Advice on genomics, systematics and evolutionary relationships on the genus Crocus , based on the previous experience of this group with Crocus spp chromosomal and molecular analysis.

3- Providing of seed and samples of Crocus spp from private collections (The Crocus Group).

4- Guidance and supervision of the taxonomy, culture conditions and primary characterization of the accessions by Crocus experts.

5- Establishment of a network of collaboration between Crocus growers and the bank of germplasm.