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Mediterranean Germplasm Database (MGD)
The Mediterranean Germplasm Database catalogs the agro-food plant germplasm collection held by Italy’s National Research Council.
About Mediterranean Germplasm Database (MGD)
The Mediterranean Germplasm Database (MGD) is the official reference database for the Mediterranean Germplasm Genebank (MGG) agro-food plant collection held by the Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources (IBBR) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) in Bari, Italy. It catalogs 37,389 accessions spanning 634 species, 160 genera and 30 plant families.
MGD participates in multiple international plant genetic resource networks and initiatives, including ECPGR, EURISCO, Genesys PGR, GLIS/FAO, DiSSCo, GBIF/GRSciColl and the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. All website content is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
Key features
- Catalogs 37,389 agro-food plant germplasm accessions
- Supports search of the full germplasm collection
- Enables formal germplasm request submissions
- Includes trait assessment functionality for accessions
- Provides public genebank statistics and overviews
- Links to affiliated international plant genetic resource networks
Best for: The database is most useful for researchers, plant breeders and conservation professionals working with Mediterranean agro-food plant genetic resources.
Good for
- Serves as the official reference for a large curated Mediterranean agro-food plant germplasm collection
- Participates in multiple major international plant genetic resource networks for broader data sharing
- All website content is available under an open Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license
Mediterranean Germplasm Database (MGD) at a glance
- Website
- ibbr.cnr.it/mgd
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mediterranean Germplasm Database (MGD) FAQ
What collection does the Mediterranean Germplasm Database catalog?
It catalogs the agro-food plant germplasm collection of the Mediterranean Germplasm Genebank held by CNR-IBBR in Bari, Italy.
Which international plant genetic resource networks is the genebank part of?
It participates in ECPGR, EURISCO, Genesys PGR, GLIS/FAO, DiSSCo, GBIF/GRSciColl and the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
What license applies to content on the MGD website?
All website material is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
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