National Genebank of Pakistan: National Genebank of Pakistan (NGP) at PlantGenetic Resources Programconserves more than 42000 germplasm accessions of plant genetic resources. Genebank distributes about 10000 accessions every year to plant breeders and researchers for utilization in crop improvement. There are two types of conservation facilities in the Genebank for the seed of orthodox crop species at low temperature and relative humidity. These facilities include active collection and base collection. These two types of collections complement each other. The seeds are stored at 10°C in active collection and at 5°C in base collection with 40 percent relative humidity.      

Germplasm Exploration Laboratory:

The Plant Exploration Laboratory has organized more than hundred expeditions in different agro-ecological regions of Pakistan to collect the targeted plant species. The main emphasis is to collect the major crops and their wild relatives as these species are under threat.

Seed Preservation Laboratory: Seed stock in the Genebank is periodically subjected to germination tests in Seed Preservation Laboratory for monitoring their viability and vigor.

In vitro Preservation Laboratory: The in vitro conservation activities in PGRP are related to conservation of vegetatively propagated crops which cannot be conserved as seed either due to their heterogeneity or recalcitrant behavior. The emphasis is given on slow growth culturing techniques at lower temperature or the application of growth retardant in culture media.

Germplasm Evaluation Laboratory: When Plant Genetic Resources Institute was established in 1993, considering the importance of germplasm evaluation, a modern state of the art Germplasm Evaluation Laboratory was also established in the institute. Since 1994, germplasm evaluation is a regular activity by using agro-morphological, biochemical and different molecular markers. The lab has evaluated large numberof germplasm accessions of cereals,legumes, vegetables, oilseed and medicinal plants, which are being utilized by national and international researchers.

Plant Introduction and Seed Health Laboratory: The Plant Introduction and Seed Health Laboratory is charged with acquisition of exotic germplasm and indexing the health status of material stored in the Genebank. Avoiding contamination by pathogens and pests is essential in managing plant germplasm. In addition to imposing quarantine, it is also necessary to secure the vigor and longevity of stored seeds and avoid cross-infection during multiplication

Data Management Laboratory:The information about crop germplasm conserved in the Genebank is compiled in database system. The management system of plant genetic resources information consists of three main areas including passport data, stock control data and evaluation data. The Data Management Laboratory maintains the genetic resources information and disseminates this information to the national and international stakeholders.   

Clonal Repository: Clonal repository is field Genebank where genetic resources of clonally propagated crops like fruits are preserved as living plants. Plant Genetic Resources Program maintains the clonal repository of more than three hundred accessions of fruit plants including guava, pomegranate, plum, peach, almond, pear, apple, apricot, fig, persimmon, citrus and pecan nut.