Norway’s Svalbard Global Seed Vault, often dubbed the 'Noah’s Ark' of agriculture, just got a major upgrade! This week, 14,000 seed samples from 21 gene banks worldwide joined the Arctic fortress, which now protects over 1.2 million crop varieties. 🌍❄️
The new additions include drought-resistant grains, climate-resilient veggies, and staple crops like wheat and barley—essential for food security as global temperatures rise. Think of it as a real-life sci-fi bunker (minus the aliens) fighting to save our future meals. 🚀🥕
Located deep inside a mountain on the remote Svalbard archipelago, the vault serves as a backup for seed banks hit by disasters—from wars to wildfires. 'This deposit is a global effort to protect biodiversity,' said Norway’s Agriculture Minister, highlighting collaboration among scientists and farmers. 🔬🤝
