Project 17 : The Plant Genetics

The Plant Genetics Conservation Project as Initiated by the Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess.

2002

Methodology and duration of the project:
To collect geneics of the plants in Nonthaburi such as
fruit plants, flower plants, ornamental plants, herbs, ancient,
plants, rare plants etc.
The Project starts from 2545 B.E. and will proceed continuingly.

Responsible agencies:
Nonthaburi Province Office and Nonthaburi Agricultural Office
All district offices in Nonthaburi
All local administration organizations in Nonthaburi
Wat Suankaew

1. The planting for plant genetics conservation activity
The provincial agricultural office and the provincial forestry office in collaboration with each other will plant and collect species in Wat Suankaew.
The species planted will be tended by Wat Suankaew.
The species as seeds and tissues.
The province will deliver them to the Plant Genetics Bank in Suan Chitrlada Palace for the bank to storage accordingly to the correct practice.


2. The plant genetics conservation demonstration activity
To pablicise the knowledges achieved from the project undertaking.
The activity is undertaken by renovating a building in Wat Suankaew to use as venue for demonstration and for the project.
To study genetics of the plants collected and planted in the project site at Wat Suankaew.
To publicise the knowledge and promote the conservative tourism.