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Svalbard Global Seed Vault Turns 15

In 2023, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault marked its 15th anniversary with notable deposits, and also ‘opened’ its doors to the world by launching a new virtual tour. The Seed Vault was first…

Tackling Genebank Emergencies

On the long road of conservation of crop diversity, emergencies occasionally arise, and it is then important to provide rapid assistance to genebanks facing the risk of losing their collections…

Buildings damaged by war in Aleppo, Syria

The Global Crop Diversity Summit

On 14 November 2023, under the patronage of the German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Crop Trust and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture…

Evangelina Villegas: The First Woman to Receive the World Food Prize

Evangelina Villegas: The First Woman to Receive the World Food Prize In this installment of our Seed Heroes series, we celebrate the life of Mexican scientist Evangelina Villegas, who co-developed a…

Keeping Malan Alive in Central Kalimantan

Keeping Malan Alive in Central Kalimantan Papa Dewi looked out at fields covered with a kaleidoscope of crops: rice, cowpea, eggplant, maize, and more. “This is our way of life,” said the Dayak…

Brassica_Summary.pdf

Global strategy for the conservation of Brassica genetic resources: summary for ITPGRFA stakeholders This document is a concise summary of the Global Strategy for the Conservation of Brassica…

Citrus_Summary.pdf

Global strategy for the conservation and use of citrus genetic resources: summary for ITPGRFA stakeholders This document is a concise summary of the Global strategy for the conservation and use of…

Sunflower_Summary.pdf

Global strategy for the conservation and use of sunflower genetic resources: summary for ITPGRFA stakeholders This document is a concise summary of the Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use…

Capsicum_Summary.pdf

Global strategy for the conservation and use of Capsicum genetic resources: summary for ITPGRFA stakeholders This document is a concise summary of the Global Strategy for the Conservation and Use of…

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The Crop Diversity Digest

From cutting-edge research to work saving seeds in communities, even our small actions can have a big impact on saving crop diversity and putting it to good use. Read the latest news highlighting these efforts and more.

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