Ministerial Decree No. 259 on approval of Regulation of the National Gene Bank. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Biotechnology Data collection/reporting Genetic resources Institution Plant protection Registration Research Sustainable use Geographical area Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Abstract This Decree states that Scientific and Technical Council shall be established, with the participation of National Academy of Science, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patents. Furthermore, Institute of Genetic Resources shall be determined as the national coordinator. This Decree sets forth provisions for establishment, duties, rights, scientific research activities, finance and preservation of National Gene Ba Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements Law No. 273-IVQ on conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources of cultivated plants. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2011 Keyword: Biosafety, Biotechnology, Ecological production/organic production, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural development, Genetic resources, Plant variety, Sustainable use, Research, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX