ISGP Podcast: Take it to the [Seed] Bank

HOT TOPIC: SEED BANKS

Have you heard of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault? It’s a gene bank whose purpose is to preserve a diverse array of seeds having equally diverse genetic traits. Regional, national, and international seed banks have an important role in preserving plant genetic material. With the help of Lise Lykke Steffensen of NordGen, the co-hosts explain how seed vaults operate, promote health and their role in preserving heritage while safeguarding agriculture from potential climate stresses.

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