#seed banks

[botanyshitposts]

I'm crazy sad. Like, had to pull over sad... just heard on the radio that the seed repository in Ukraine has been destroyed in a round of shelling.

Would you consider talking about seed repositories and the tragic losses we face when one is damaged? (Submitted by @sfiddy)

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Oh, yeah. this is one that always comes to mind for me when war happens, but i kind of avoid talking about it because it seems so secondhand when compared to the human suffering of war. like, i doubt the people fleeing ukraine are super concerned about the seeds in their city. but still, it's vitally important.

the purpose of seed banks, public or private, is to act as a repository for genetic diversity. for those not acquainted at all, a seed bank is a place where scientists/researchers/horticulturalists/etc put collections of seeds in a freezer and care for them with the intention of keeping them alive in dormancy for as long as possible. it's important (to me at least) to note the purpose of seed vaults, because there are several: the biggest one, which attracts the most funding and public support, is the preservation of crops and crop diversity, from large brands to small local varieties to heirloom stuff. the secondary one is the preservation of biodiversity: the protection of seeds that are on the brink of becoming extinct (important note here: not all seeds can be stored in a bank. many orchid seeds, for instance, are called 'recalcitrant seeds', meaning that they can't really be stored conventionally in a freezer for long before they die, just because of how the seed is built. figuring out how to store these seeds is a whole other Deal).

for the purposes of this, i'm gonna focus on the crop section of things. a good example is, ironically, the introduction of 'turkey red winter wheat', a kind of cold-tolerant, drought-tolerant, high-yielding wheat brought over to the US by ukrainian immigrants in 1874. the immigrants were mennonites who were opposed to military service on the basis of their religion, but the russian empire where they lived had lost a war, and the new occupants of the area planned to force them to serve. they left for the american great plains-- for those unacquainted, a notoriously difficult to farm area of the US, known for the dry climate, the dust bowl, and various crises around water that have kind of plagued the area for over a hundred years now. in addition to their seeds, the immigrants also brought over knowledge about how to farm extremely dry environments. as it turns out, the american west wasn't so different from their local area of ukraine in terms of the crops it could grow, and turkey red wheat was the first kind of wheat that could really be grown in the american west with any kind of success. for a while after it was a go-to variety, even when all the american-bred crops failed there. this was pre-modern breeding, too-- heirloom seeds. even after more hardy wheat reached the west, breeders still bred turkey red into new varieties. you can still find it today, although it isn't nearly as prevalent as it used to be.

let's say that the ukrainian seed bank destroyed in the war had a variety of local crops (which...it most likely did), and that a number of those were uniquely suited to dry, cold environments. if something happened, and the crops currently being grown in the american west failed, be it due to the water in the watershed running out, climate change, or disease targeting the most popular brand of crop that season, breeders could go to the seed bank-- where workers would have been monitoring the seeds for years, growing them out and producing new seed to replace the old when needed-- and would have 'new' diverse genetic material to breed into more well-adapted crops. climate change is huge for this, too. we need crops that are hardier, more accustomed to extreme environments, resistant to new diseases, pests, and conditions, etc. and this is without considering the soul-crushing part of it: that these seeds, which were probably grown in the same family or community for generations, having been tailor-made years before for a certain set of circumstances before finding their way in part to the seed bank as farmers moved to more modern commercial seed, could just be ended. like, they could just go extinct, and then it's gone forever.

(side note: this is such a loving, meticulous, careful part of humanity that even if they couldn't be bred into new crops, i still think they would be worth saving. it reminds me of the corn grown by mexican peoples pre-colonization, where many different areas, having successfully created corn from grass after 9,000 years of intense breeding, had their own specific, specially-bred variety of maize, not only to suit their needs but to have as a part of their identity and culture. these are still grown today, and you can find some of them-- as well as maize varieties from many other native peoples, the long shadow of colonization aside-- in seed banks!)

a finishing note: thinking about this kind of thing always makes me wonder if this would be a cause worth dying for in a life or death situation. i know that sounds weird to the point where out of context it sounds glib and tasteless, but... it has happened before.

the leningrad seed bank was the largest in the world at it's time (in 1941), with about a quarter of a million different kinds of seeds stored inside. during the siege of leningrad in world war two, soviet botanist nikoli vavilov and his team of seed researchers protected the seeds for the entire 3 year siege, literally taking shifts guarding them. they refused to eat any of it, even as the nazis had cut off food supplies. nine of them died from starvation. i don't know what i would do in that situation and honestly my advice to any person not myself dying of starvation in a seed bank would be to eat the fucking seeds because human lives come first, but vavilov and his team obviously thought differently. the seeds from the collection eventually fell into SS hands and ended up at the nazi seed bank, the SS institute for plant genetics (???? you would think they would be against that kind of thing given the egregious eugenics????)... but i can't help but wonder if any of them still survive, either in herbarium form (where the seeds would be dead, but kept for reference or scientific study) or as a living line grown out every so often for fresh seed.

But yeah, there you go. the good news is that seed banks often share seeds between each other, meaning that i have no doubt that at least some of the seeds in that seed bank were survived by other banks around the world.... and, the best news: newer reports say that they only destroyed the seeds that were above ground about to be planted, not the seeds that are still being stored in an underground bunker forming the majority of the collection. apparently this same seed bank has survived world war two... i kind of wonder if some of vavilov's stuff was (or is) there.

#submissions #seed banks #seedposting #kind of a somber one lads.... sorry #ukraine #nazi mention /

[thesilicontribesman]

For World Earth Day 2022, the theme is 'Invest In The Planet' and I'm flagging up the great work that botanic gardens around the world do in supporting, maintaining and educating about plant diversity. Thanks to all those who work tirelessly to educate others about the wonders of nature.

Images taken at Inverness Botanic Gardens, Scotland, April 2022.

#world earth day #earth day #nature #plantlife #plants #natural #biodiversity #flowers #seed banks #preservation #ecology #wild living #education #wild #trees and leaves #leaves

[moldresistantstrains]

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[gwydionmisha]

#Drought #Seed Banks #Climate Crisis #Agriculture #News

[kaerene]

Top Seed Banks Shipping to the US

Because of the widespread use of marijuana, governments around the world are considering legalizing its cultivation. The reason for this is that more and more studies are favoring Cannabis's medicinal and health benefits. This is why many home growers and entrepreneurs see it as the best opportunity to prepare for seed planting and cultivation.

This is why we've compiled a list of some of the most trustworthy and legitimate seed banks known for offering a wide range of cannabis seeds.

Ranking for Best Seed Bank with USA Shipping in 2022-23:

ILGM – Best marijuana seed bank for beginners [Highly Recommended] 

Crop King Seeds – The best bank for Fast Version Seeds

Let's start with....

1 - ILGM (I Love Growing Marijuana Online)

Robert Bergman, a marijuana enthusiast, founded the I Love Growing Marijuana seed bank (ILGM) in 2012. He began ILGM as a blog site ten years ago, and it has grown into a platform with an unrivaled reputation for providing free online growing resources and a high-quality selection of seeds.

ILGM is based in Amsterdam and is well-known for selling high-quality seeds obtained from reputable licensed vendors. I Love Growing Marijuana seed bank is not just any seed bank that offers regular cannabis strains; the cannabis seeds come from reputable industrial-sized plantations where they have been bred to more premium-grade cannabis strains. As a result, even those with no prior experience can achieve excellent results. ILGM also assists its customers by providing guidance and expert planting resources to ensure that their seeds are successfully planted.

Main Features of ILGM 

ILGM is a one-stop shop that offers a large selection of high-quality feminized and auto-flowering seeds, as well as grow kits and nutrient mixes backed by a germination guarantee.

ILoveGrowingMarijuana stocks all of the necessary fertilizers, nutrient boosters, and plant protectors for a healthy cannabis plantation. These products are sold separately by ILGM and are also included in growing kits at a discounted price. These products aid in the prevention of bugs, mold, and bacteria in your plants.

ILoveGrowingMarijuana ships worldwide and offers free delivery to all 50 states in the United States. The majority of US customers receive their orders within 4 to 6 days of placing their order. It always offers covert shipping, so no one knows your package contains cannabis seed.

The ILGM website has a section dedicated to seeds and growth kits for beginners. There are even step-by-step grow guides and an active community forum where you can share your experiences and tips with other growers. These kits include everything you need to get started, including growing guides and access to an active community forum where you can share and exchange information. The most well-known grow kits are the medicinal marijuana kits Gold Leaf and White Widow.

ILoveGrowingMarijuana guarantees germination to their customers. If they do not see sprouting after following the recommended growing guidelines, they can request a seed replacement by contacting the ILGM's support team.

Pros and Cons of ILGM

Pros

100% germination guarantee

Free seeds are available.

Grow Bible for Free

Delivery Guarantee

10% Bitcoin Savings

Cons: 

Limited Strain Variety

Seeds that are expensive

Delivery fees are exorbitant.

Is it legal?

There is no doubt about the legitimacy of ILGM, as it was one of the first seed banks. They don't have a large selection of strains, but they do have high-quality marijuana seeds. They also offer beginners guidance in the form of guides and grow kits. ILGM is the only seed bank that guarantees 100% germination, so there is no need to be concerned about your spending. If the seeds do not sprout or grow, you can get your money back.

2 - Crop King Seeds - Best for Autoflowering Marijuana Seeds:

Crop King Seeds was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The seed bank is well-known for offering a large selection of high-quality cannabis seeds, THC strains, new-age hybrid strains, and beginner strains. They began retailing in 2012 and have since opened over 100 retail stores worldwide.

Crop King Seeds is well-known for providing high-quality marijuana seeds with superior genetics due to their pioneer status. Furthermore, they are the first to advocate CBN and CBD testing for marijuana strains. The seed bank formed alliances with some reputable breeders all over the world. They have greatly improved over the years and have gained popularity for their product quality, stealth, and toll-free shipping.

Features of Crop King Seeds  

Crop King has built a reputation in the market for consistently producing high-quality seeds. Crop King Seeds experts handpick, test, and approve products for quality before handing them over to customers in order to provide high-quality products. The germination rate is excellent, so even if you are a novice, you can expect a good yield.

Crop King Seeds has over 500 strains of high-quality medicinal and recreational cannabis seeds available. They sell seeds to almost all of their customers. They sell feminized, auto-flower feminized, regular, dwarf auto-flower feminized, medical CBD seeds, and mix-and-match packs on their website. Even if you are a beginner and are unfamiliar with the growing process, you can still be successful by using their seeds and methods.

Crop King Seeds accepts payment via Bitcoin, Moneygram, PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard for the convenience of their customers. If you live in Canada, you can only pay with cash, E-transfer, or money order.

Crop King Seeds ships its products worldwide; however, additional fees may apply depending on the region and customs duties. Crop King Seeds is well-known not only for its high quality but also for its timely delivery; even in the event of a government seizure or strict customs regulations, the package is reshipped and delivered. Crop King packaging is used for Canadian customers, and stealth packaging is used for international deliveries. Express, insured, and guaranteed delivery costs between $20 and $40.

The seed bank ensures an 80% germination guarantee to its customers. So even after following the germination guidelines mentioned on their website, if you haven't been successful, they will send you new seeds.  

Crop King Seeds Advantages and disadvantages

Pros

Up to 500 medicinal and recreational cannabis strains

Germination guarantee of 80%

Seeds for the quick version

Customer service is available 24/7.

Free shipping on orders of $200 or more

Cons 

The seeds are extremely expensive.

There are no free seeds.

Promotions are limited.

Are Crop King Seeds Trustworthy?

Crop King Seeds is well-known for selling high-quality marijuana seeds. They have the best fast version strain quality. Furthermore, they offer 80% guaranteed germination, so if customers are unsuccessful, they can get their money back or reorder free strain delivery.

Conclusion:

Crop King Seeds is a renowned seed bank that has created its own niche in the market. They have been known for providing top-notch quality cannabis seeds, and their customer service is also great. Their germination rate is very high, which makes them even more reliable and trustworthy. Furthermore, they offer free shipping on orders over $200 as well as an 80% germination guarantee making them one of the best seed banks out there. If you are interested in buying marijuana seeds, then Crop King Seeds should be your first choice.

#cropkingseeds #ilgm autoflower #seed banks #cannabis in US

[chasingmidnightdreams]

The Role of Seed Banks in Preserving Agricultural Biodiversity

The value of preserving native and wild seed species has never been greater than in today's world. Agricultural behemoths are expanding their proprietary varieties, endangering original and heirloom species. Collecting and storing seed species ensures a steady supply of plant populations that may be threatened by modified seed, habitat loss, and a lack of diversity. Preserving native and wild seed species is an important step toward preserving a healthy habitat. Furthermore, it is simple, takes up little space, and the seed can be stored season after season. As a home gardener, you can start a seed bank with little effort by saving seed from your own plants or by sourcing regional and native seed.

Seed banks are a critical part of preserving agricultural biodiversity. They preserve genetic diversity and provide access to lost, threatened, or rare species. Currently, thousands of seed banks exist in the world that stores seeds from around the globe. Seeds may be collected from plants grown in controlled environments or from wild-growing native plants—both providing important sources for food and medicine. Additionally, collecting seed provides invaluable information about plants’ characteristics, such as their ability to resist disease or adapt to different climates. This knowledge can be used by breeders to create stronger plant varieties that will withstand changing environmental conditions and local pests or diseases.

WHAT ARE SEED BANKS AND HOW DO THEY WORK?

A seed bank, also known as a germplasm bank, is a location where suitable conditions are maintained to conserve seed specimens of various plant species (wild or cultivated). The goal is simple: to save as many plants as possible for future generations.

Seed specimens are kept in conditions of constant low humidity, low temperature, and little or no light or darkness. "Most plants in the world produce seeds that can survive drying and freezing," according to a document from the European Native Seed Conservation Network (ENSCONET). According to the document, "after collection and proper sorting, seeds are cleaned and dehydrated to 5% moisture." They are typically stored and sealed in containers or multi-layered foil packets, which are then stored in boxes and distributed on bank shelves. The containers are labelled with the variety, the location where the samples were collected, and their characteristics.

The Importance of Seed Banks

1. Crop Diversity Preservation

This is the most important reason for seed storage. Crops, like humans and animals, are adapted to different environmental conditions in order to survive. Because of this adaptive nature, different types of the same species exist. As a result, it is critical that such diversity be preserved.

2. Climate Change Protection

For several decades, the world has been witnessing radical climate change, which has been accelerated by increased industrial pollution. With such drastic changes, crop extinction is unavoidable. The danger of total extinction of certain crop species is eliminated when seeds are stored in seed banks.

3. Natural Disaster Protection

Natural disasters are unforeseeable events that have the potential to wipe out crops entirely. The foresight of storing seeds in a seed bank could save a situation like this. Malaysian rice paddies, for example, were wiped out by the 2004 tsunami, and international seed banks provided farmers with seeds that allowed them to restart their farming operations.

4. Resistance to Disease

Crop diseases are extremely contagious and lethal to plants. A severe outbreak could completely wipe out crops. Where diseases have ravaged crops and left no traces for farmers to start from, seed banks can step in and provide them with seeds that will allow them to start from scratch.

5. Provide research seed material

Seeds stored in seed banks can be easily made available to scientists and researchers who want to study these seeds, particularly if such research could lead to increased crop production.

6. Protection against man-made disasters

Man-made disasters such as war and oil spills have the potential to wipe out crops. Farmers find it difficult to continue farming in war-torn counties, and crops frequently disappear. Seeds can be retrieved from seed banks and replanted once peace is restored.

How are seeds selected and collected for the seed banks?

Experts and volunteers from all over the world are carefully collecting seeds for seed banks. Strict criteria ensure that only the best seeds are collected and stored. Many other botanic gardens, in addition to Kew, have seed banks. As additional insurance, it is common practice for each bank to send a portion of its valuable seeds to another bank.

How long do seeds survive in a seed bank?

Depending on the species, seeds stored in these vaults could be dormant for hundreds or even thousands of years. However, because nothing like this has been attempted before, these predictions can only be based on models.

There have been a few reports and examples of ancient seeds germinating in pyramids and ancient palaces, but data on seed longevity is limited. We can only rely on models until the first stored seeds reach 1,000 years old. The best prediction is that seeds will survive in vaults for at least 150 years, if not much longer.

What are the seeds used for?

Seeds stored at the bank may be owned by collectors or curators, and the owner has the final say on how the seeds are used.

Some banks only keep agricultural crop seeds as insurance against genetic loss in our food varieties. Others may only keep seeds from rare species and be very picky about how these seeds are used. Alternatively, they may contain a large number of seeds for a variety of purposes ranging from population restocking to research projects and plant breeding programs.

A good example is the clover glycine (Glycine latrobeana), a rare Australian herb. In 2007, approximately 1,200 seeds were shipped to the United Kingdom for storage at the Millenium Seed Bank. When bushfires destroyed the small plant's main habitat in early 2020, the seed bank was able to send 250 seeds back to Australia to help it reestablish in the wild.

conclusion

Seed banks are an important tool for preserving agricultural biodiversity. By collecting and storing seeds from around the world, they provide us with a valuable insurance policy against crop loss due to natural disasters and diseases, as well as man-made catastrophes. They are also invaluable sources of research material and can be used to reintroduce rare or endangered plant species back into their original habitats. With this in mind, it is essential that seed banks receive the attention and funding they deserve so that we can safeguard our future food security.

#cannabis #Seed banks #marijuana seeds

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Hey y’all, if you’re a jewelry fan, the Native Seed Search website has dropped a jewelry update to help support their work: A Native American seed bank focused on the indigenous food of the American Southwest. Most of the jewelry for sale is silver and turquoise: a traditional art of the Diné (Navajo).

A selection of things for sale at the time of this post:

This sick gecko pin

These gorgeous dangle earrings

And these delicate feather earrings

Plus much more! I know none of us on this site have any money, but if you find any down the back of the couch, this is a great cause and some gorgeous wearable art.

(If you need international shipping, I would inquire with them directly, since I think their assumption is that most sales would be domestic.)

#indigenous art #native american #native american art #seed bank #conservation #biodiversity #sustainability #rocky rambles

[rumeko]

positive

#photography #植物 #plants #種 #seeds #土手 #river bank #Japan

[nopecho]

Maybe,,,, just maybe,,,,

#I want him to breed me SO BAD #it's been dangerous for a few days now #thank you fertility pills 💙 #I only ever allow Whitney to shoot his seed inside me #the second I get pregnant I'm getting yhe chastity belt (gotta make bank at the church) #cw pregnancy #If i feel like it i might get Eden pergenat #dol #degrees of lewdity #nopecho talks #nopecho talks 💙

[spockvarietyhour]

Shep's face as Woolsey's about to upend all their lives "The Seed"

#Stargate Atlantis #SGA #The Seed #John Sheppard #Joe Flanigan #Amelia Banks #sgaedit #stargateedit #syfysource #GIF #my gifs #it's not a stargate rewatch rewatch #Hide and Queue

[starlooove]

When ppl ask why traditional men and women don’t get together the answer is literally so simple. Like these kind of women are all about misogyny until the disrespect comes. And I’m talking true degradation and disrespect; as in they want the man to make all the choices till they realize it’s ALL the choices. They don’t want to think until they realize they don’t GET to. It’s the same reason when ppl ask why ppl like Pearl don’t shut the fuck up since it’s not traditional for women to speak. Their entire view of traditional relationships is Pinterest Boards, Incel tweets, and 40s propaganda posters.

Like it’s all ‘why can’t I just stay at home and cook for the kids’ ok but what happens when you want to go out on a fun trip and he says no. What happens when kid A is sick with X and kid Z is sick with Y and there’s a parent teacher conference for kids L-P and once ur done with all that u have to have food on the table? Like these women don’t think it through at all, which is part of the problem btw like that bimbo resurgence shit is just another excuse for y’all not to fucking think, and then when it’s 30 years down the line and they’re stuck in loveless marriages (because these men don’t love them. They think it’s love but when they tell you to shut the hell up about something you were interested in before them it starts to click) they blame the whole damn world and it’s so sick.

#this isn’t anything new or revolutionary like I’m just sick of seeing the same shit everywhere #it’s not feminism fighting against the trad life btw it’s most definitely capitalism 🙏🏾 #y’all (✋🏻) have to work bc we (🙏🏾) don’t do that for u anymore #anywayyys #it’s just so funny #like not funny haha #funny these people are so unserious #and it’s crazy how ppl get comfortable in their oppressions once the bank is affected #almost like that’s the point #sometimes I think we’re making so much progress and then it’s like. we’re back to chapter one #THIS is what 101 feminism should be btw #like idk not to bring up Barbie #but like THATS not even feminism 101 #I already said this but like any class 101 plants the seeds of what you’ll be discussing #racism 101 WILL mention capitalism #even in passing #for example #any kind of feminist who doesn’t even glance at it right off the bat? #Idcccc #whatever this got disjointed #I’m not fixing it tho tgtgigi

[sergeifyodorov]

Genuinely so convinced the Kings are winning the cup this year. I don’t want them to because I’ve somehow become invested in the tragic hopeless oilers. But I just feel so certain that they will. Everything’s clicking for them. And I wouldn’t be mad at them for winning because I like a lot of their players.

I totally wouldn't be mad either sjjdjdjd (because the team I want to win the cup will in no way do so) and like. Were it not for the inherent tragic horror of hockey I Know it will happen. But there is no loving God so itll be the Bruins

#asks #the oilers are totally making the playoffs though. like they have no points banked so they'll end up with a bad seed #but they're going to be in there. #the cody kings saga