This Database about genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge of Nepal is prepared by consolidating information available in public domain. It was created in fiscal year 2076/077. The information published in more than 214. Literature related to ethnobotany were accessed. As of July 2024, this database has compiled 14,465 information related to traditional knowledge of plants. Out of which about 6159 information were provided by ABS-GEF Project of Ministry of Forest and Environment which was technically supported by  IUCN Nepal.

The Department of Plant Resource (DPR) is responsible institution within Ministry of Forests and Environment (MoFE) with mandate to maintain this database, and is continuously compiling information regarding traditional knowledge.

This database is intended as a reference for the researcher and potential bioprospectors in Nepal and abroad who are interested in genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge of Nepal. This is also potentially useful for the patent offices and claimers.

The database will help preserve and respect traditional knowledge held by indigenous peoples and local communities inhabiting across the country.
This database incorporates datasets: Family, Genus, Species, Life Form, Local Name, Uses, Community, Complaints etc. of about 3200. species of plants. Some links were also managed to see the taxonomic classification.