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A seed bank in England marks 25 years of preserving the world’s plant diversity
Beneath England’s countryside, the Millennium Seed Bank safeguards over 2.5 billion wild plant seeds, a vital archive against extinction. This 25-year-old facility, opened by King Charles III, actively works to restore global ecosystems. Researchers are developing advanced methods to preserve plant diversity, crucial for a growing world facing environmental challenges.
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