Objectives of the survey: • Gather information on current and potential users of mBRCs • Define users’ general needs and expectations regarding preservation of genetic resources1 (GR), supply of GR of related data and services • Identify the problems encountered by users in depositing their GR and/or in obtaining GR, related data or services • Assess potential gaps in the offer of GR, data or related services offered by public culture collections (CCs) • Assess the awareness of and compliance to the Convention on Biological Diversity and legal issues related to the Access to GR and the Sharing of Benefits resulting from their (commercial) use Target groups of the survey: • The current users of GR and/or associated data and services. • The potential users of GR and/or associated data and services.
