Often these issues, as reported below, serve as a guide in the identification of possible research projects and for the allocation of resources within appropriate jurisdictions.
Committees also develop recommendations and actions via workshops, reviews or studies.
However, some issues are deemed to be of national significance and not resolvable by committees alone, and are forwarded to CARC for action. These organizations will be requested to encourage scientists and research managers in the public sector to continue the practice of unencumbered and free exchange of germplasm. In addition to the above items, which were addressed to CARC, the various committees are dealing with a number of other issues, the scope of which is reflected in the following list. These issues, concerns and recommended actions have been directed to relevant departments and agencies for action and response, and are the priorities for 1999-2000.