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Mainheadline bar NCRPIS web header graphicThe North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station (NCRPIS) is part of the National Plant Germplasm System and is a collaboration between the USDA-ARS, Iowa State University, and the North Central Regional Agricultural Experiment Stations:  Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin. The NCRPIS is located in Ames, Iowa, USA and was established in 1948.Our mission is to conserve genetically-diverse crop germplasm and associated information, conduct germplasm-related research, and encourage the use of germplasm and associated information for research, crop improvement and product development.NCRPIS Crops Curated
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We also invite you to visit**The NPGS Ash Conservation Project**website.This website describes the efforts to save several speciesof ash trees from the destructive emerald ash borer.ENTER HERE


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