KALRO Plant Genetic Resources Platform

Germplasm Distribution and Exchange Policy

The Institute supplies limited quantities of seeds to farmers, researchers, breeders, and students who agree to the terms outlined in the Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) or the Standard Material Transfer Agreement (SMTA).

Guidelines for Seed Orders

• Check Local Regulations: Before placing an order, ensure that the seed (taxa) you wish to request is permitted in your region or country. Consult the relevant authorities to understand any bio-safety risks associated with the movement of the material in your area. An import permit will be required before GeRRI ships any seeds outside the country.
• Browse Available Accessions: Visit www.kalro.org/genetics/seedrequest to view the available accessions. Confirm that the material you need is listed as available. Note that the genebank typically does not distribute materials marked as unavailable, except under special circumstances.
• Select and Add to Cart: Use the provided filter criteria to select the desired accession and add it to your cart. Provide detailed information about your request by completing the required fields.
• Submit and Monitor Correspondence: Submit your application and regularly check your email for any updates or communications from GeRRI regarding your request.

Germplasm requests can also be submitted by email to: director.grri@kalro.org