Explanatory guide to the International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Authors: Moore, Gerald, Tymowski, Witold,.The treaty recognizes that plant genetic resources are essential for achieving global food security through efficient and reliable agriculture. Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. The treaty recognizes that plant genetic resources are essential for achieving global food security through efficient and reliable agriculture. The 11th Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) will be held in November 2025. It was the fastest rate of ratification of an FAO-administered treaty in the history of FAO.