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Crop Seed Banks

Crop Seed Banks

Crop seed banks are repositories that store seeds of various plant species, preserving genetic diversity for future agricultural use. These banks play a vital role in safeguarding endangered or rare crops and maintaining the resilience of plant populations. By storing seeds from different regions and environments, seed banks can protect against genetic erosion, natural disasters, and climate change impacts. They also serve as a source of seeds for researchers and farmers seeking to enhance crop varieties with specific traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, or higher nutritional value. Crop seed banks contribute to food security and sustainability, ensuring that diverse and resilient crop varieties are available for future generations.

Committee Members
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Dachang Zhang

Dachang Zhang

Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Sadygova Madina Karipullovna

Sadygova Madina Karipullovna

Vavilov University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy

Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy

Alabama A&M University, United States
Agri 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Dilip Nandwani

Dilip Nandwani

Tennessee State University, United States
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Nedyalka Valcheva

Nedyalka Valcheva

Vocational High School, Bulgaria
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Stephen Jennewein

Stephen Jennewein

University of Florida, United States
Speaker at Agriculture and Horticulture 2026 - Jason A Hedrick

Jason A Hedrick

The Ohio State University, United States

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