Agricultural Bioresources Responsible and Management Institutions

• Definition: Institutions designated to professionally perform the acquisition, efficient management, and utilization of agricultural bioresources.
• Legal basis: Articles 14 (Designation and Operation of Responsible Institutions for Agricultural Bioresources) and 15 (Designation and Operation of Management Institutions for Agricultural Bioresources) of the Act on the Conservation, Management, and Utilization of Agricultural Bioresources.
• Status:
  1. Forest bioresources: 2 responsible institutions, 43 management institutions
  2. Animal bioresources: 1 responsible institution, 10 management institutions
  3. Veterinary bioresources: 1 responsible institution, 3 management institutions
  4. Agricultural genetic resources: 1 responsible institution, 75 management institutions

Status of Depositary Registration and Preservation Institutions, including institution classification, organization, location, and remarks.

Institution classification	Organization	Location	Remarks
Forest bioresources responsible institution	National Institute of Forest Science	Seoul
Forest bioresources responsible institution	National Forest Seed and Variety Center	Chungbuk
Forest bioresources responsible institution	Korea National Arboretum	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources responsible institution	Korea Arboreta and Gardens Institute	Gangwon
Forest bioresources management institution	Gangwon Forest Development Research Institute, Provincial Arboretum	Gangwon
Forest bioresources management institution	Kangwon National University, Department of Forest Environmental Resources	Gangwon
Forest bioresources management institution	Gangwon-do Forest Science Research Institute	Gangwon
Forest bioresources management institution	Gyeonggi Forest Environment Research Institute, Mulhyanggi Arboretum	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources management institution	Geumwonsan Ecological Arboretum	Gyeongnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Gyeongsangnam-do Forest Environment Research Institute	Gyeongnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Gyeongsang National University, Department of Forest Environmental Resources	Gyeongnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum	Gyeongbuk
Forest bioresources management institution	Kohwun Garden	Chungnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Gicheongsan Botanical Garden	Gyeongbuk
Forest bioresources management institution	Caticlair-Jung Bio	Jeonnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Daegu Arboretum Management Office	Daegu
Forest bioresources management institution	Northeastern Asia Biodiversity Research Institute	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources management institution	Mokpo National University, Department of Oriental Medicine Resources	Jeonnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Bucheon-si Murungdowon Arboretum	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources management institution	National Forestry Cooperative Federation, Forest Mushroom Research Center	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources management institution	Sanghyowon Botanical Garden	Jeju
Forest bioresources management institution	Seoul Grand Park Botanical Garden	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources management institution	Seoul National University Arboretum	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources management institution	Sunchon National University, Department of Forest Resources	Jeonnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Shingu Botanic Garden	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources management institution	Yeoju-si Hwanghaksan Arboretum	Gyeonggi
Forest bioresources management institution	Wando Arboretum	Jeonnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Incheon Arboretum	Incheon
Forest bioresources management institution	Jeollanam-do Forest Resources Research Institute	Jeonnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Jeonbuk Forest Environment Research Institute, Daea Arboretum	Jeonbuk
Forest bioresources management institution	Jade Garden	Gangwon
Forest bioresources management institution	Jeju National University, Subtropical Horticulture Research Institute	Jeju
Forest bioresources management institution	Chollipo Arboretum	Chungnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Geumgang Arboretum	Chungnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Midongsan Arboretum	Chungbuk
Forest bioresources management institution	Chungbuk National University, Department of Forest Science	Chungbuk
Forest bioresources management institution	Chungbuk National University, Department of Horticultural Science	Chungbuk
Forest bioresources management institution	Chungcheongnam-do Forest Resources Research Institute	Chungnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Chungcheongbuk-do Forest Environment Research Institute	Chungbuk
Forest bioresources management institution	Pureun Arboretum (Seoul Botanic Park)	Seoul
Forest bioresources management institution	Hadong Green Tea Research Institute	Gyeongnam
Forest bioresources management institution	Korea Expressway Corporation, Jeonju Arboretum	Jeonbuk
Animal bioresources responsible institution	National Institute of Animal Science	Gyeonggi
Animal bioresources management institution	Gangwon-do Livestock Technology Research Institute	Gangwon
Animal bioresources management institution	Gyeonggi-do Livestock Promotion Center	Gyeonggi
Animal bioresources management institution	Gyeongsang National University	Gyeongnam
Animal bioresources management institution	Gyeongnam Livestock Research Institute	Gyeongnam
Animal bioresources management institution	Gyeongbuk Livestock Technology Research Institute	Gyeongbuk
Animal bioresources management institution	Seoul National University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences	Seoul
Animal bioresources management institution	Jeonnam Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Livestock Research Center	Jeonnam
Animal bioresources management institution	Jeonbuk Provincial Veterinary Service Laboratory	Jeonbuk
Animal bioresources management institution	Chungnam Livestock Technology Research Institute	Chungnam
Animal bioresources management institution	Chungbuk Provincial Animal Hygiene Laboratory (Livestock Station)	Chungbuk
Veterinary bioresources responsible institution	Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency	Gwangju
Veterinary bioresources management institution	BIOPOA	Gyeonggi
Veterinary bioresources management institution	Seoul National University R&DB Foundation	Seoul
Veterinary bioresources management institution	Jeonbuk National University, Veterinary Diagnostic Center	Jeonbuk
Agricultural genetic resources responsible institution	National Institute of Agricultural Sciences	Jeonbuk	-
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Kangwon National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Gangwon	Lilium
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Kangwon National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Gangwon	Miscanthus
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gangwon-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services	Gangwon	Wild mountain vegetables
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Agricultural Research & Extension Services	Gangwon	Eleutherococcus etc.
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Cactus & Succulent Research Institute	Gyeonggi	Cactus
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gumi Floriculture Research Institute, Gyeongbuk ARES	Gyeongbuk	Rose
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Kyungpook National University, Industry–Academy Cooperation Foundation	Daegu	Allium spp.
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Kyungpook National University, Industry–Academy Cooperation Foundation	Daegu	Lily
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gyeongnam ARES	Gyeongnam	Sweet persimmon
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gyeongnam ARES	Gyeongnam	Floriculture
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gyeongnam ARES, Medicinal Resources Research Institute	Gyeongnam	Herbal plants (herbaceous)
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gyeongbuk ARES	Gyeongbuk	Ginseng
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Bonghwa Herbal Crop Research Institute (Gyeongbuk ARES)	Gyeongbuk	Medicinal crops
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Sangju Persimmon Research Institute (Gyeongbuk ARES)	Gyeongbuk	Persimmon
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Bioresources Research Institute (Gyeongbuk ARES)	Gyeongbuk	Dioscorea (yam)
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Cheongdo Peach Research Institute (Gyeongbuk ARES)	Gyeongbuk	Fruit trees
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gochang-gun Agricultural Technology Center	Jeonbuk	Korean raspberry
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Kongju National University, I-Industry Cooperation Foundation	Chungnam	Japanese apricot
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Gurye-gun Agricultural Technology Center	Jeonnam	Wildflowers
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Sahmyook University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Seoul	Succulents
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Sejong University, Office of Research & University–Industry Cooperation	Sejong	Chrysanthemum
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Sunchon National University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Jeonnam	Cryopreservation
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Yeonggwang-gun Agricultural Technology Center	Jeonnam	Boehmeria
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Yeungnam University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Gyeongbuk	Wild grape (A. amurensis etc.)
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Wonkwang University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Jeonbuk	Medicinal crops
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chonnam National University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Jeonnam	Rosa (roses)
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Jeonnam ARES, Fruit Tree Research Institute	Jeonnam	Chamdaerae (native cultivar)
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Jeonnam ARES, Tea Industry Research Institute	Jeonnam	Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Jeonbuk ARES	Jeonbuk	Water dropwort, etc.
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Jeonbuk ARES	Jeonbuk	Herbaceous plants
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Jeonbuk ARES, Medicinal Resources Research Institute	Jeonbuk	Medicinal crops
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Jeju ARES	Jeju	Citrus
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungnam ARES, Goji Berry Research Institute	Chungnam	Goji berry
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungnam ARES, Strawberry Research Institute	Chungnam	Strawberry
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungnam ARES, Seasoning Vegetable Research Institute	Chungnam	Ginger etc.
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungnam ARES, Ginseng & Medicinal Plant Research Institute	Chungnam	Ginseng
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungnam ARES, Flower Research Institute	Chungnam	Chrysanthemum etc.
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungbuk ARES	Chungbuk	Medicinal crops
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungbuk ARES, Jujube Research Institute	Chungbuk	Jujube
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungbuk ARES, Garlic Research Institute	Chungbuk	Garlic
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Vegetative)	Chungbuk ARES, Grape Research Institute	Chungbuk	Grape
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Kangwon National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Gangwon	Perilla
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Kangwon National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Gangwon	Sorghum
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Kangwon National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Gangwon	Soybean
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province ARES, Maize Research Institute	Gangwon	Maize
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Konkuk University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Seoul	Rice
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Kyungpook National University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Daegu	Rice
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Kyungpook National University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Daegu	Soybean
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Gyeongnam ARES, Onion Research Institute	Gyeongnam	Onion
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Gyeongbuk ARES	Gyeongbuk	Melon
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Gyeongbuk ARES, Yeongyang Pepper Research Institute	Gyeongbuk	Pepper
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Korea University, Research & Business Foundation	Seoul	Wheat
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Kongju National University, Research & Business Development Foundation	Chungnam	Rice
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	BioMac Research Institute (Biomak Co., Ltd.)	Gyeonggi	Cereals
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Seoul National University R&DB Foundation	Seoul	Pepper
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Sejong University, Office of Research & University–Industry Cooperation	Seoul	Vegetables
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Jeonbuk-do ARES, Fruit & Vegetable Research Institute – Watermelon Station	Jeonbuk	Watermelon
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Jeonbuk National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Jeonbuk	Cereals
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Chungbuk National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Chungbuk	Buckwheat
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Chungbuk National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Chungbuk	Maize
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Chungbuk ARES, Watermelon Research Institute	Chungbuk	Cucurbits
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Korea Plant Resources Institute	Gyeonggi	Amaranth
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Seeds)	Heuksalim Institute, Native Seed Research Center	Chungbuk	Millet
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Kyungpook National University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Daegu	Viruses
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Kunsan National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Jeonbuk	Fungi
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Mokwon University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Daejeon	Bacteria
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Seoul Women’s University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Seoul	Viruses
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Sungkyunkwan University, Research & Business Foundation	Seoul	Bacteria
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Andong National University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Gyeongbuk	Bacteria
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Chonnam National University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Jeonnam	Fungi
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Chung-Ang University, Industry–Academic Cooperation Foundation	Seoul	Bacteria
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Microorganisms)	Chungbuk National University, Industry–University Cooperation Foundation	Chungbuk	Viruses
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Insects)	Gangwon-do Agricultural Foundation Seed Farm	Gangwon	Silkworm
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Insects)	Yecheon Insect Research Institute	Gyeongbuk	Honeybee
Agricultural genetic resources management institution (Insects)	Chungbuk Agricultural Products Office	Chungbuk	Silkworm