Explanatory guide to the International treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Authors: Moore, Gerald, Tymowski, Witold,.Genetic Resources for Food and 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. The Crop Trust is recognized as an essential element of the funding strategy of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. What is the International Treaty on Plant 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. Sets out general provisions regarding the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA. These new traits are found in the genetic diversity of cultivated and wild plant varieties from sources around the world.