Take a virtual tour of the Alliance’s Genebanks

From drought-resistant bananas to iron-rich beans, plant genetic diversity is a vital element of sustainable and healthy food systems. Whether carefully passed down by farmers for generations or allowed to adapt in the wild, diverse plants contain valuable traits that can provide climate adaptation, pest and disease resistance, and improved nutrition. But scientists estimate that 40% of plant species currently face extinction. Genebanks provide a safe haven where at-risk seeds can be conserved for future use. With strategic locations around the world, the CGIAR’s eleven genebanks make up a network of guardians of plant biodiversity that collects plant genetic material, researches its potential, and distributes seeds to those in need. This video highlights Alliance’s genebanks.