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What are seed banks and why are they important?

Human evolution and adaptation to changing climates have all revolved around food. Today, while it may appear that there is an abundance of food, it is actually scarce. Every day, 812 million people in our world face hunger and malnutrition for a variety of reasons.

Combating world hunger and adapting to a changing environment are top priorities for ensuring the human species survival. We can alleviate world hunger through agricultural education, environmental conservation, and the efforts of seed banks.

Seed Banks Explained

Before delving into how seed banks can assist impoverished areas, it is necessary to define them. A seed bank is essentially a seed gene bank. They are built to prepare for natural disasters and climate change. By collecting seeds from various plant varieties, these banks hope to preserve the world's biodiversity. There are currently over 1,000 seed banks established around the world, ranging from the bomb-proof Doomsday Vault to the small craft container.

The Importance of Seed Banks

Seed banks serve primarily as a precautionary measure in the event that something disastrous occurs. They are designed to prepare for natural disasters, nuclear fallout, and disease outbreaks. Agriculture's industrialization has reduced genetic diversity, making crops less adaptable to their surroundings. Seed banks help to preserve the genetic diversity of the world's plants. This means that plants adapted to various climates will not become extinct as the world's ecosystem changes.

Adapting to climate change or new pests can be difficult without adequate genetic diversity. Crop breeders need a diverse set of genetic resources to help our crops adapt to changing conditions. A seed bank is a type of insurance that allows us to protect as many plant species from extinction as possible.

The first step in growing food is to plant a seed. Plants are critical to the survival of the planet and all living things. Because plants are threatened by a variety of factors, such as habitat loss, climate change, pollution, pests, and diseases, seed banks play an important role in fostering agricultural resilience during times of crisis. On a global scale, it is estimated that 40% of plant species are threatened with extinction. Plants that are rare, heritage, indigenous, wild, or uniquely local are all threatened with extinction. Their extinction could lead to a genetic breakdown of our food system.

Seed Banks' Location

There are seed banks all over the place. There are 20 registered seed banks in the United States alone. These seed banks are also essentially secure because all seeds are stored in backup collections at the National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation in Colorado. There are over 1,000 seed banks in operation worldwide. Svalbard International Seed Vault is the largest seed bank. It's known as the Doomsday Vault. It is situated on the side of a Norwegian mountain. It can withstand bombings, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. It currently holds 825,000 seed varieties, and even if the power goes out, the vault can store them for up to 25 years. Seed banks, on the other hand, come in all shapes and sizes. Each continent has many large seed banks, but individual states and communities have also established smaller seed banks.

HOW ARE SEEDS CHOSEN, COLLECTED, AND KEPT?

Experts and volunteers from all over the world are meticulously collecting seeds for field seed banks. The best seeds are collected in their dormant state and stored according to strict guidelines. As an added assurance, each bank is customarily required to send a portion of its valuable seeds to another bank as an emergency backup. Some banks only keep seeds associated with agricultural crops, while others may only keep seeds from rare species with a strict sharing policy.

Seeds stored in these vaults can be dormant for hundreds or even thousands of years, depending on the species. Experts estimate that seeds in seed banks can last at least 150 years in vaults and hopefully much longer.

SEED BANKS' BENEFITS

Plant genetic diversity is important for a number of reasons, and seed banks contribute to its preservation. These conserved seeds contain a plethora of beneficial genes that breeders could use to create improved varieties of our most important food crops. Here are a few specific advantages of seed banks:

Improve existing and emerging plant disease and pest resistance.

Make provisions for drought or flood resistance.

To feed the world's growing population, increase yields, and improve nutrition.

The Germplasm Bank of Wild Species of China at the Kunming Institute of Botany is working to save the seeds of as many wild plants as possible from across China's vast land area. Many wild plants have genes that allow them to thrive in harsh environments and are resistant to diseases and drought. We may require these genetic resources in the future to develop new crops that can adapt to changing climates.

Everyone Is Welcome to Participate

Everyone can start their own seed bank. Simply remove the seeds from the produce and freeze them in a small container for later use. People can also donate seeds to help fight world hunger and feed families all over the world. Seeds to the World, Seeds of Peace, and Seed Global Health all accept donations of seeds from everyday products as well as prepackaged seeds. Many nongovernmental organizations, including the Local Initiatives for Biodiversity Research and Development, also support the creation of community seed banks around the world. This organization aids local farmers in impoverished areas in their efforts to overcome a lack of agricultural diversity.

People all over the world are facing agriculture and food production issues as a result of the rise of genetically modified plants and climate change. Seed banks can help areas most affected by hunger by ensuring the conservation of locally adapted crops and reviving the use of specific plants to provide agricultural stability.

Seed banks around the world house vast collections of plant species that are critical for scientific research, education, species conservation, and the preservation of Indigenous traditions. Seed banks house a large number of seeds for a variety of purposes, including population restocking, research studies, and plant breeding programs. Well-funded and well-maintained seed banks are critical to mitigating the global impact of climate change on agriculture.

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