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    Preserving seeds involves conserving non-GMO seeds to maintain genetic diversity. Seeds are preserved to regenerate species and promote biodiversity. To store seeds, only mature, healthy seeds are dried and placed in dry, cool conditions with moisture-absorbing materials. Seeds can be stored in containers in dark, dry rooms or refrigerators for decades while maintaining germination abilities. Freezing seeds can greatly extend their lifespan if properly stored to prevent humidity damage.

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    Preserving seeds involves conserving non-GMO seeds to maintain genetic diversity. Seeds are preserved to regenerate species and promote biodiversity. To store seeds, only mature, healthy seeds are dried and placed in dry, cool conditions with moisture-absorbing materials. Seeds can be stored in containers in dark, dry rooms or refrigerators for decades while maintaining germination abilities. Freezing seeds can greatly extend their lifespan if properly stored to prevent humidity damage.

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    Preserving seeds involves conserving non-GMO seeds to maintain genetic diversity. Seeds are preserved to regenerate species and promote biodiversity. To store seeds, only mature, healthy seeds are dried and placed in dry, cool conditions with moisture-absorbing materials. Seeds can be stored in containers in dark, dry rooms or refrigerators for decades while maintaining germination abilities. Freezing seeds can greatly extend their lifespan if properly stored to prevent humidity damage.

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    Preservation of Seeds

    In essence, seed preservation involves conserving and


    sustaining seeds from “true to type” organic agricultural yield.
    “True to type” refers to non-genetically modified (non-GMO)
    vegetables, grains, tree fruits, berries, herbs, and so forth.

    Reason to preserve seeds


    Seeds hold the power to regenerate species, promote biodiversity
    and enable ecosystems to adapt to an ever-changing world. These
    are primary reasons why it's necessary to preserve the seed, and it is
    this need through which the concept of 'seed bank' emerged.
    To store seeds, simple procedure followed is:
    1. Only new, mature, healthy and well-dried seeds are stored.
    2. They are kept in dry and cool place to extend their viability.
    3. Seeds easily re-absorb moisture so moisture absorbing material
    should be put in.
    4. Label containers with the type of seed, place & collection date.

    Storage of seeds for decades


    Containers are kept in dark, dry and cool areas. A dark, dry room is
    suitable and a refrigerator or freezer can be excellent for long
    term storage. All seed banks freeze their seeds intended for long
    term storage.
    Freezing seeds can help them stay in storage for decades without
    losing their germination ability and can greatly
    extend their lifespan if done properly. Humidity is a greater concern
    with freezing, as a blast of warm humid air on frozen seeds
    can damage them.

    How to preserve seeds ?


    Seeds should be stored in tightly sealed glass containers. Different
    kinds of seeds, each in individual paper packets, together in a large
    container. They should be kept dry and cool. A temperature between
    32° and 41°F is ideal, so refrigerator can be a good place to store
    seeds.
    Characteristics of good quality seeds:

    Higher genetic purity.


    Higher physical purity for certification.
    Possession of good shape, size, colour, etc., according to the
    specifications of variety.
    Higher physical soundness and weight.
    Higher germination (35 to 90% depending on the crop).
    Higher physiological vigour and stamina.
    Seeds are of immense biological and economic importance as they
    contain high protein, starch and oil reserves that help in the early
    stages of growth and development in a plant. Reserves are what
    make many cereals and legumes major food sources for a large
    proportion of the world's inhabitants.
     Seed Technology:
    Cowan (1973) identified seed technology as the discipline of study
    concerned with seed production, maintenance, quality and
    preservation. It involves activities such as development of
    variety, evaluation and release of varieties, seed production,
    processing, storage and certification.
    Tips for Preserving and Storing Organic Seeds from Your
    Home or Community Garden:

     Clean your seeds promptly after removing them from plants


     Dry your seeds before storing
     Freezing seeds for long term storage
     Open area storing of seeds for shorter term
     Monitor the seed storage environment once per month

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