Can seeds survive in space to help us adapt to a changing Earth?
In short: As the Millennium Seed Bank looks toward the next 25 years, researchers are testing how plants endure extreme conditions. From experiments on the International Space Station to cryogenic labs on the ground, scientists are developing new ways to preserve fragile seeds for the future of our planet.
Dr. Anne Visscher is investigating how plants might survive in extreme environments by sending seeds to the International Space Station. These orbital experiments aim to provide insights into plant resilience that could be applied to future planets or our own changing climate.
At the Millennium Seed Bank, Dr. Louise Colville is pioneering cryogenic preservation techniques for seeds that cannot withstand standard storage methods. This global mission extends beyond the UK, with experts like Megan Engelhardt in the USA and James Amponsah in Ghana collaborating to share seed banking knowledge and expertise worldwide.
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