Improved lines & unimproved germplasm
Improved AVRDC lines
Improved seed lines are available for use in breeding programs. These catalogs show our best open-pollinated tomatoes, peppers and soybeans suitable for breeding purposes, commercial release or local testing. Small quantities of seed can be obtained upon request. Our Seed Distribution Policies and Procedures provide details of costs and agreements to be signed.
Best widely adapted selections for commercial release
For breeding purposes or commercial release with further local testing
- Fresh market tomato
- Processing/dual purpose tomato
- Cherry tomato and high beta carotene tomato
- Vegetable soybean
- Grain soybean
- Leafy brassicas
- Chinese cabbage
- Shallot
International nursery seed sets for local testing
AVRDC has recently adapted a standard nomenclature for its breeding lines. Thus, new names may appear with the old names.
Unimproved germplasm
The Center’s genebank contains the world’s largest public collection of vegetable germplasm, providing the raw materials for gene discovery and breeding programs. Small quantities of seed can be obtained upon request.
Please check the Center’s Seed Distribution Policies and Procedures for costs and how distribution works before submitting a request for seed.