The Genetic Resources Unit (GRU) has a remit for the collection, conservation, characterization, documentation and research study of a range of vegetable crops and their wild relatives.

The core strategic work of the Warwick HRI GRU is supported by Defra. The Unit is also active in various International crop working groups and networks in the European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR), and has close links with the horticulture group at the Centre for Genetic Resources the Netherlands (CGN).

• Collections
• Seed availability
• Conservation and storage
• Documentation
• Collaborations
• History

For further information please use our contact details below:

• email the GRU for all general enquiries including seed requests

• Telephone Dr Dave Astley (+44 (0) 24 7657 5014) or Dr Charlotte Allender (+44 (0) 24 7657 4978)

• Our Fax number is +44 (0) 24 7657 4500

• Our postal address is Warwick HRI Genetic Resources Unit, Warwick HRI, University of Warwick, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9EF, UK