Seed banks

Seed banks collect, test, and store seeds of cultivated and other useful plants to ensure the long-term preservation of genetic diversity and maintain its availability for breeding, research, and food systems. This sector is gaining further importance due to climate change, biodiversity loss, emerging pests, and the increasing focus on a few crop species. At the same time, the demands for sustainable funding, professional documentation, and international safeguarding of collections are rising. Institutions in this field must reliably combine preservation, accessibility, and scientific quality. This ensures that the sector remains crucial for resilient agriculture, future variety development, and the long-term security of global food supplies.