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Surcouf t1_je1xhqe wrote

Most of the seed deposited are crop variants sent by various countrie's genebanks. They're copies of all their local crops seeds basically.

However, some genebanks not entirely dedicated to crop species have been sending backup seeds there. There's a huge collection of north american trees and another collection of british wildflowers for example.

The Vault's mission statement is to preserve any seeds the signatories of the international treaty sends. While most of the world's genebanks are primarly concerned with agriculture or species of use for humans, there is a growing interest in preserving other wild species for research and ecosystem preservation.

The Vault's only half full right now, and the capacity can be upgraded if need be.

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Angel_ariaa t1_je1x0r0 wrote

Wow, that sounds really interesting! I've always been curious about the Seed Vault and the crucial role it plays in preserving the world's plant biodiversity. I'm excited to take a virtual tour and learn more about how it works and why it's so important. Plus, the stunning scenery of Svalbard is a bonus!

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