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Securing the world's food production for the future: The Svalbard Global Seed Vault's purpose is to ensure that humankind can continue producing a diversity of food crops, even in the case of a 'Doomsday Event'.

Authors :
Ryan, Janine
Source :
Farmer's Weekly; 4/28/2023, p46-48, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article discusses the importance and purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, also known as the "Doomsday" vault, which safeguards seed samples to ensure future crop production in the event of disasters or a nuclear war. It mentions that the vault serves as an insurance policy for global food security by protecting crop diversity and providing backup storage for gene banks around the world.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00148482
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Farmer's Weekly
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
163176516