REGEPE2 : perennial genetic resources in French Guiana

The objective of the REGEPE2 project is to integrate new species for agricultural or forestry purposes into the certified BRC of Guiana's perennial plants.

Date de début de projet

01/01/2022

Date de fin du projet

30/06/2023

Objectives

In particular, we will introduce two endogenous species: rosewood and cassava, and exogenous species such as Aquilaria spp. In this way, we will create a genuine platform for the conservation, evaluation and use of the biodiversity of tropical perennial and forest plants in French Guiana for their use in agroforestry and in the development of high value-added agricultural sectors.

Location

French Guiana

Description

To conserve and enhance the genetic resources of perennial plants for agriculture and forestry, CIRAD has initiated a Biological Resources Center for Perennial Plants in French Guiana (CRB-PPG).

Partnership

France (metropolitan and overseas) : plant BRCs through INTER-TROP and CRB-plant networks. Université de Guyane, UMR ECOFOG. Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago

Team

Genome and selection of perennials

Fundings

FEDER OS1 French Guiana (European Union) - Cirad

Biological Resource Centre ; diversity, certification ISO9001, agroforestry