2113 2012 Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) (b) carry, out inventories by evaluating and mapping plant genetic resources distribution in the country; (c) conserve plant genetic diversity by devising and implementing management procedure, including ex-situ and in-situ maintenance; (d) co-operate with international institutibns on matters relating to plant genetic resources, including the administration of material transfer agreements; (e) ensure safe custody and accessibility of all plant bred and naturally occurring germplasm; (f) document and disseminate plant genetic resources, data and information to users; (g) collaborate with and institutions of higher learning to address adaptive, applied and strategic research; (h) enhance capacity for the effective conservation of plant _genetic resources; and (i) advice tit Government on policies governing the conservation and use of plant genetic resources. (3) There shall be a National Plant Genetic• Resources Centre Committee which shall provide oversight on matters relating to the centre. (4) The Minister may make regulations to provide for the membership and functions of the Committee. No. 53