HuttonCPC @HuttonCPC
The Commonwealth Potato Collection - The UK's potato genebank https://t.co/UwXMJdUFC6 Invergowrie, Scotland Joined March 2025-
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⚠️ A VERY HIGH to EXTREME risk of wildfire is in place across areas of Scotland from today until Monday, 12 May. We urge you to avoid using any items involving a naked flame to help reduce the risk of wildfires. For more information 👉 ow.ly/OUau50VNWmo
Genebanks depend on uninterrupted electricity to store seeds at -20°C for long-term conservation — yet few have switched to renewable energy. Some of them, like @BiovIntCIAT_eng’s Future Seeds, are leading the change in powering their mission⚡ ➡️ buff.ly/O4hXeUz
The Crop Trust's #BOLDProject supports national genebanks in modernizing and aligning with global standards through hands-on training in collaboration with international genebanks. Key focus: digitization—for smarter, more accessible crop conservation 🔗 buff.ly/cIYlZXW
A busy week for us! From testing our wild species to make sure all are high health to planting our pollination parents for this seasons crossing. Its all go! Thanks to Alison and her team for preparing the pollination beds 😀
Can potatoes grow in space? 🥔 What happened when the scientists tried to grow different potato varieties in conditions similar to those on Mars? 🚀 Find out in the video by @Cipotato ➡️ buff.ly/TRxEXsb
The season has kicked off with great momentum! Follow our progress throughout the season. #CPC #Seeds #Potato #Horticulture #Biodiversity
Have you ever wondered what happens to seeds in #genebanks? From the field to the frozen safety of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault or in the hands of a plant breeder - our infographic by the Seeds for Resilience Project follows the whole journey! #Seeds4Africa #CropDiversity
🔊 | #EarthDay High in the Peruvian Andes, Elmer Chávez protects more than 300 native potato varieties 🥔. Each variety carries generations of knowledge—and the power to adapt to a changing climate. This Earth Day, we honor Elmer and all farmers who are guardians of…
This #MotherEarthDay, nature is calling for action. The @planttreaty helps protect crop diversity—vital for healthy ecosystems, food, & our future. Let’s restore our planet, together.💚 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @FAO @UNEP @SeedFed @UNBiodiversity @CGIAR @CropTrust @FAOclimate
Our #HeritageSeedLibrary exists to protect the UK’s declining #CultivatedBiodiversity. Here's why that's so important. If you'd like to help us continue our work donate to our @BigGive #GreenMatchFund today & have your donations DOUBLED👉donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS…
Why protect biodiversity? Because it is the foundation of all life on Earth. Swipe through to learn more
@JamesHuttonLtd @JamesHuttonInst PIP 2025 planted today
We’ve launched an experimental mashua planting 🌱 in Salcedo, Ecuador! Under the #GCBC project, we’re testing different accessions of mashua to evaluate adaptation and agronomic traits. The goal: more data on underutilized Andean crops and stronger agrobiodiversity 🧪.
Seeds are more than just the start of food — they’re the foundation of our future. 🌱 Discover how the International Plant Treaty safeguards our food, culture, and #biodiversity. ➡ bit.ly/4dkk2PO #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @FAOclimate @UNBiodiversity @CGIAR @CropTrust
Pakistan is among the top 5 most climate-vulnerable countries, and the need for resilient crops has never been more urgent. Through the #BOLDProject, the Crop Trust is working with the National Genebank of Pakistan to improve the conservation and use of local crop diversity.
Reminder. By conserving crop diversity, we build resilience against pests, diseases, and changing climates, ensuring food security for all. 🌾 🔗 bit.ly/4bXACn8 #ItAllStartsWithTheSeed @FAOclimate @SeedFed @ICRISAT @UNBiodiversity @CropTrust @CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng
#CGIARScienceWeek in Nairobi underscored the vital role of genebanks in the global system for conserving and utilizing crop diversity. Genebanks are already driving agricultural innovation—helping breeders develop more resilient, nutritious crops. With emerging technologies and…
From China to the Philippines and now to the fields of Pakistan — one remarkable rice variety is set to transform the lives of farmers across the country. 🌾 Thanks to the National Genebank of Pakistan and support from the Crop Trust’s #BOLDProject, vital crop diversity is being…
First signs of germination! #seeds #biodiversity #potato
The Crop Trust is committed to securing sustainable, long-term funding for global crop collections.
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