Department of Botany, Bioinformatics and Climate Change Impacts Management, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380009, Gujarat, India.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 25(02), 2401-2407
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.2.0573
Received on 11 January 2025; revised on 20 February 2025; accepted on 23 February 2025
In order to preserve the genetic diversity of plant species, seed banks are essential organizations for the conservation of plant biodiversity. They serve as a buffer against extinction brought on by habitat loss, climate change, and environmental changes by storing seeds of both wild and domesticated plants. The idea of seed banks is examined in this review study along with their varieties, operational procedures, and obstacles, such as seed viability, resource scarcity, contamination hazards, and the effects of climate change. It also emphasizes how crucial seed banks are to preserving biodiversity, assisting with ecological restoration initiatives, and guaranteeing food security. Future directions for seed bank development are also covered in the report, with an emphasis on the necessity of better technology, international cooperation, and including local populations in conservation initiatives. To sum up, seed banks are essential to the long-term conservation of biodiversity, and resolving present issues will guarantee their continuous efficacy in protecting plant species for coming generations.
Seed Bank; Seed Storage Techniques; Seed Viability; Plant Biodiversity; Endangered Plant Species; Seed Bank Management
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Piyush Nakum, Bhavna Singh and Hitesh Solanki. The significance of seed banks: A review of techniques and technologies. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 25(02), 2401-2407. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.25.2.0573.
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