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Ukraine Launches Bold Strategy to Revive Plant Diversity

1/7/2025

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Ukraine's agricultural sector is grappling with the devastating impact of Russia's invasion, which has led to severe losses in its national Gene Banks. In response, the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences has unveiled a bold 2024-2028 Plant Genetic Resources Strategy, aiming to revitalize and safeguard plant diversity. With international support, the plan focuses on modernizing facilities and preserving over 154,000 vital seed samples.

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Ukraine's agricultural sector is grappling with the devastating impact of Russia's invasion, which has led to severe losses in its national Gene Banks. In response, the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences has unveiled a bold 2024-2028 Plant Genetic Resources Strategy, aiming to revitalize and safeguard plant diversity. With international support, the plan focuses on modernizing facilities and preserving over 154,000 vital seed samples.