AEGIS	A European Genebank Integrated System
AQUAS	AEGIS Quality System
CBD	Convention on Biological Diversity
CGIAR	originally: Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, now used as acronym-name
CGN	Centre for Genetic Resources, The Netherlands
ECPGR	European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources
EURISCO	European Search Catalogue for Plant Genetic Resources
FAO	Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
GPA	Global Plan of Action for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
IBPGR	International Board for Plant Genetic Resources
Treaty	International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (FAO)
MLS	Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing
MOU	Memorandum of Understanding
PGRFA	Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
SMTA	Standard Material Transfer Agreement