A common source of that germplasm is seed banks, which are generally publicly funded and operated, to preserve a variety of seeds from both well-known and obscure plants. Botanic gardens in Europe ...

For example, the grey squirrel was introduced to the UK from North America and has now ... it is important to take measures to conserve it. Seed banks are a conservation measure for plants ...

Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, will present Seedscapes, an immersive arts programme celebrating the ...

We’ve taken the guesswork out of this process for you to find the best seed banks around today, all of which offer great strains that offer high germination rates. Our favorite overall is Seed ...

Karen Joan Esler receives funding from the Centre for Invasion Biology, the Water Research Commission and Anglo American (Anglo American Nature Positive Grant). Tony Rebelo received funding from ...

Traditional seed preservation and institutional seed banks are vulnerable to damage. The seeds deposited in Svalbard in February add to a vast collection intended to secure the world’s vital ...