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One Seed at a Time - Protecting the Future of Food

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Climate Change Courses Sustainability Courses Agriculture Courses Food Security Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the critical importance of preserving crop diversity in this 18-minute TED talk. Delve into the world of a vast global seed bank buried within a frozen mountain in Norway, designed to safeguard a diverse collection of food-crop seeds against future threats, including climate change. Learn how this initiative aims to protect the varieties of wheat, corn, and rice that may be crucial for future food security. Gain insights into the challenges facing modern agriculture and the innovative solutions being implemented to ensure the resilience of our food supply. Discover the fascinating intersection of technology, science, and agriculture in this thought-provoking presentation on the future of food.

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One seed at a time, protecting the future of food | Cary Fowler


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