I haven't heard what they are using but I would guess, Family Treemaker. :)
 
 
Chris Flynn> Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:48:09 -0500> From: [log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: World Seed Bank?> To: [log in to unmask]> > Rainer Naus asks:> > Anyone know what type of database they are using to keep track of the> inventory? Just curious.> > > > I've not seen any details on the recordkeeping aspect. All I have been> able to find is this which is taken from the Global Crop Diversity Trust> website:> > *****> Packaging, shipment and information management> Genebanks sending seed would be required to place the seed in specified,> standard-size foil packages inside a standard-size box.> > The Trust expects to provide support for the ongoing operations of the> Seed Vault, and to provide funding for the preparation and shipment of> seeds from developing countries to the facility. Provision of assistance> from the Trust would only be granted for those collections that satisfy> the Trust's normal funding criteria, and relevant policies established> by the Seed Vault.> > The Nordic Gene Bank will establish and maintain a public on-line> database of samples stored in Svalbard. In addition, a hardcopy would be> kept inside each box in the facility. All records would indicate both a> Svalbard and a depositor identification number. Depositors of seed will> provide a complete electronic inventory of the samples with generally> recognized passport, characterization, and evaluation data when> available.> ******> > > I would guess their retention schedule is pretty simple: SEEDS -> PERMANENT <grin>> > Actually though from what I have read since the seeds that are deposited> there are still the property of the donor and the donor can take them> out at any time and the contracts for seed storage there only run for 10> year periods it is not actually a permanent repository. It's apparently> meant to be more of a backup to other storage sites.> > Gerry> > List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html> Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance> To unsubscribe from this list, click the below link. If not already present, place UNSUBSCRIBE RECMGMT-L or UNSUB RECMGMT-L in the body of the message.> mailto:[log in to unmask]
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