What Is PCGIN?
The Pulse Crop Genetic Improvement Network (PCGIN) is one of 5 GINs funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The network facilitates knowledge exchange between research organisations and industry stakeholders in the UK. The research is informed by problems ‘in the field’ and the participating research organisations provide genetics expertise and resources to breeders, growers and end-users for future commercialisation.
Furthermore, PCGIN provides links with, and involvement in, legume crop research programmes world-wide.
Useful Links
Participating research organisations:
Events & Meetings
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UK Legume Research Conference (UKLRC) 2026
The official dates for the UKLRC meeting are 5-7 May 2026, in Dundee.
The International Legume Society (ILS) Conference
The official dates for the ILS5 conference are 8-12 June 2026, in beautiful Dubronvnik, Croatia.
PCGIN Newsletter – November 2025
Bringing you news about research on pulse crops funded by Defra, stakeholder activities and our annual network event. We aim for 2 – 3 newsletters per year.
2026 Stakeholder Meeting
Registration Open! The Annual Stakeholder meeting will take place on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at PGRO Conference Centre, Peterborough.
PCGIN Newsletter – May 2025
Bringing you news about research on pulse crops funded by Defra, stakeholder activities and our annual network event. We aim for 2 – 3 newsletters per year.
PCGIN Newsletter – November 2024
Bringing you news about research on pulse crops funded by Defra, stakeholder activities and our annual network event. We aim for 2 – 3 newsletters per year.