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LONGYEARBYEN, SVALBARD, October 23, 2024 - The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received yesterday a deposit of more than 30,000 new seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries, including seven international genebanks. This...

A 400-year-old university in Bolivia is set to become the latest depositor to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, thanks to support from the Government of Norway, channeled through the Crop Trust.

Founded in 1624, the Universidad...

In this episode of ⁠Crop Chronicles⁠ podcast, we journey to Morocco to explore the fascinating story of ⁠barley⁠—a resilient crop that has sustained civilizations for millennia. Host Conrad introduces us to scientists Anna...

Farmers have saved a billion liters of fungicide through disease-resistant wheat varieties, which owe their resilience to genes from wild relatives. However, climate change and evolving pathogens require further research into...

In this episode of the ⁠Crop Chronicles⁠ podcast, we explore the history of Alfalfa, the ancient crop that transformed the vast steppes of Central Asia. Journey with us through the windswept plains and discover how alfalfa spread...

“It produced tremendous amounts, beyond my expectations, especially during the summer months, when nothing else grows. So, I cut the alfalfa and stored it away to feed my horses during those harsh months.”

Juan Luis Acuña...

The Crop Trust partnered with Minerva University through its Civic Projects initiative, bringing together the creative energies of undergraduate students with the expertise of scientists to enhance global crop diversity. Over the...

In this episode of the Crop Chronicles podcast, we delve into the world of Durum Wheat, a staple in Mediterranean diets, and its fight for survival amidst Morocco's severe drought. Join us as we traverse the arid landscapes of...

It's April. Night is falling in Agadir, a coastal Moroccan city bordering the southern Atlantic coast, and Anna is talking about her pre-breeding work and the day's experiences, which included visiting farmers in an isolated rural...