ARS National Invertebrate Genetic Resources Program |
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WelcomeInsects impact American agriculture both as destructive and beneficial organisms. Insect pests, parasites, predators, products, and pollinators are all economically important. It is critically important to distinguish between different species, races, stocks, strains, biotypes, and other genetic entities and to document their different interactions with agriculture and the environment. The goals of the National Invertebrate Genetic Resources Program include:
As a first step in achieving these goals, NIGRP is providing links to currently available databases:
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To contact someone from the Biological Control
Documentation Center, bcdc@ars-grin.gov |