CSGRC, Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Central Sericultural Germplasm Resources Centre (CSGRC), Hosur is the premier centre under CSB for conservation and utilization of Seri-biodiversity in the country and was established in 1991. The centre is also recognized as a National Active Germplasm Site (NAGS) for mulberry and for silkworm. Biodiversity mapping, collection, characterization and conservation of mulberry and silkworm genetic sources from different geographical regions of India as well as from abroad have been given greater emphasis by CSGRC. The major activities of CSGRC including ensuring the representation of maximum diversity in the ex-situ collections, pest-free conservation, characterization, evaluation, maintenance of active collections and documentation. CSGRC has been constantly conducting extensive exploration to collect seed conserve the precious genetic resources besides carrying out research and development to equip seri-genetic resources management activities employing both field plantation and biotechnological means of conservation through cryopreservation.