Record Batch For Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Around 14,000 seeds will be deposited in Svalbard's Global Seed Vault in February in what is the largest seed deposit ever.

That is reported by the Norwegian government in a press release.

The seed vault now holds over 1.2 million seed copies from around 80 countries.

"This deposit is the largest seed deposit ever to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault since its establishment 16 years ago. The deposit shows that more and more countries and gene banks recognize the importance of the seed vault on Svalbard. Climate change, natural disasters, and war make the world's food production more vulnerable, and it is good to see that more and more countries are standing together for global food security and plant diversity. It is an important responsibility that Norway has taken on by looking after over 1.2 million seeds worldwide," says Norwegian Minister of Agriculture and Food Geir Pollestad (Center).