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Tackling Genebank Emergencies

On the long road of conservation of crop diversity, emergencies occasionally arise, and it is then important to provide rapid assistance to genebanks facing the risk of losing their collections…

Buildings damaged by war in Aleppo, Syria

System Development: Towards a Global Genebank System

Long-term Support of Individual Genebanks Genebanks need to work together to ensure the long-term conservation, availability and use of crop diversity. Through the Global Genebank Partnership (GGP),…

Syrian War Causes The Global Doomsday Seed Vault's First Withdrawal

Syrian War Causes The Global Doomsday Seed Vault's First Withdrawal The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) has requested the backup seed that they deposited in…

Syria

Syria has a population of over 17 million. Agriculture is an important source of income for Syrians. It provides work for about one-fourth of the population. Wheat is the most important food crop,…

Sweetpotatoes on Ice

Since 2022, the Crop Trust, the International Potato Center (CIP), the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) and Fiompiana Fambolena Malagasy Norvéziana (FIFAMANOR) in Madagascar have…

Swaziland

Swaziland has a population of over 1.4 million. Within agriculture, there is a mixture of subsistence and commercial farming. The staple crop is corn, and other crops include sorghum (mainly for the…

Svalbard’s mysterious ‘doomsday’ seed vault offers first glimpse inside with virtual tour

Svalbard, A Day in the Life

Svalbard, A Day in the Life Polar Bears, Choirs and Camaraderie Touching base with Åsmund Asdal, Seed Vault Coordinator, NordGen Coronavirus SARD-CoV-2 (COVID-19) continues to significantly impact…

Svalbard Seed Vault Welcomes Baobab, Hairy Eggplant and African Rice

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Turns 15

In 2023, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault marked its 15th anniversary with notable deposits, and also ‘opened’ its doors to the world by launching a new virtual tour. The Seed Vault was first…

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The Crop Diversity Digest

From cutting-edge research to work saving seeds in communities, even our small actions can have a big impact on saving crop diversity and putting it to good use. Read the latest news highlighting these efforts and more.