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Staff Reinstated, But Wheat Seed Collection's Future Uncertain
3/22/2025
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Story summary
- The National Plant Germplasm System in Aberdeen, Idaho, preserves over 62,000 unique wheat seed lines.
- Established in 1898, it is vital for global food security through diverse plant genetic preservation.
- Recent staff firings by the Trump administration sparked concerns about the future of these collections.
- A court order has reinstated the staff, yet uncertainty about staffing and budget cuts persists.
