Objectives 1:
Communication and Delivery

To establish and promote effective communication between the major players responsible for the genetic improvement of pulse crops.

This first objective is not a scientific activity per se but it is essential to the relevance, application and delivery of the scientific activities of the PCGIN. Its activities are to


a) establish and promote good communication between UK breeders in the pulse crops and the research base, both basic and applied, and ensure all have the opportunity to provide feedback throughout the project

b) establish a close liaison with SASA to ensure coordination and integration of our activities

c) establish a database of ongoing research in the area of pulse crops especially in the UK, but also at an international level

d) establish a web site, updated every 4 months and linked to the other Defra crop improvement networks

e) enable interaction days for management and stakeholders groups, providing opportunities to view and discuss genetic material

f) develop associated projects linking participants.