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Background
The Geneva Botanical Garden houses a seed bank dedicated to threatened native species. In 2026 it celebrates its quarter century.
The key points
The Geneva seed bank has collected 60 million seeds from endangered native species, according to the Tribune de Genève. The seeds are stored in a cold room, where scientific officer Daniel Comte works.
Rare vineyard plants are being reintroduced thanks to the bank's seeds. The stored seeds could one day provide medicines or food and energy solutions.
Key figures
- Seeds collected: 60 million.
- Age of the seed bank: 25 years.
- Maximum share taken from a wild population: 20%.
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