Preserving the Future: The Wakehurst Millennium Seed Bank

The video discusses the Millennium Seed Bank Project (MSBP), which conserves seeds from around the world to protect plant biodiversity. It highlights the alarming rate of plant extinction and the importance of collecting endangered, endemic, and economically important seeds. The process involves careful collection, identification, and storage in bomb and radiation-proof vaults. The MSBP also supports research and conservation efforts, especially in developing regions. The project aims to safeguard rare species like Solyndrophyllum halii, ensuring their survival in the face of habitat loss due to human expansion.

What conditions are necessary for the long-term storage of seeds?

Why is it important to preserve rare plant species like Solyndrophyllum halii?