Seed bank in England marks 25 years of preserving plant diversity
Summary
The Millennium Seed Bank in England is celebrating 25 years of preserving plant seeds to protect biodiversity. It holds over 2.5 billion seeds from around 40,000 species, stored under conditions that prevent decay. The facility collaborates globally and aims to use its seed collections to restore ecosystems and combat biodiversity loss in the future.Key Facts
- The Millennium Seed Bank is located underground in Sussex, England.
- The seed bank holds over 2.5 billion seeds from about 40,000 species.
- Seeds are stored in very cold temperatures to prevent them from decaying.
- The seed bank was opened in 2000 by King Charles III.
- Seeds are collected globally, from places like Madagascar and Sweden.
- The seed bank works with 279 organizations in over 100 countries.
- Scientists use tests to ensure seeds are viable before storing them.
- There are plans to use the seeds for restoring natural habitats and fighting biodiversity loss.
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