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Core collections have been developed to contain the genetic diversity of a crop species and its wild relatives. Work on conserving crop plant genetic resources has always been concerned as much with the effective use of the resources as with conserving variation per se. Core collections can make an important contribution to both objectives and have become an increasingly important part of discussions on conserving and using crop germplasm more effectively. A considerable number of projects to develop core collections are now in progress throughout the world and this text addresses the major issues concerning their effectiveness.

The International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI), the legal successor to the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR), is an autonomous international scientific organization operating under the aegis of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). IPGRI s mandate is to advance the conservation and use of plant genetic resources for the benefit of present and future generations. IPGRI works in partnership with other organizations, undertaking research, training and the provision of scientific and technical advice and information, and has a particularly strong programme link with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Financial support for the coré programme of IPGRI was provided in 1994 by the World Bank and the Governments of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the USA.