A feasibility study prior to construction determined that the Seed Vault could preserve most major food crops' seeds for hundreds of years. Some, including those of important grains, could potentially …

The Norwegian government invites gene banks holding long-term and sustainable seed collections to deposit duplicates of their seed samples in Svalbard Global Seed Vault free of charge.

Each packet of seeds consists of an average of 500 seeds, so a maximum of 2.5 billion seeds may be stored in the Seed Vault. As of May 2024, the Seed Vault holds more than 1.3 million seed varieties …

Feb 26, 2025 · This week, more than 14,000 seed samples from 21 genebanks are being stored in the chilly chambers of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Among these samples are vital varieties of …

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located deep in the Arctic permafrost, serves as a secure backup for 1.3 million unique crop seed varieties crucial to global food security.

Dubbed the ‘Doomsday Vault,’ this facility—carved into the side of a mountain—houses over a million seed samples from nearly every country, ensuring the conservation of vital crops against threats like …

Feb 26, 2025 · More than 14,000 seed samples from 21 genebanks have been deposited in the remote Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a “doomsday vault” built to ensure food security in the wake of disaster …

Oct 23, 2024 · Seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries arrive in Svalbard, Norway. Recent climate data underscores the urgency of this work. 2023 was the hottest year since global records …

Jun 3, 2025 · “This week’s deposits provide another snapshot of the rich crop diversity now held in the Seed Vault. These deposits acknowledge cultural heritage as key to the survival of plant varieties …

At this page, you can search among the stored seed samples in the Seed Vault and the depositing institutions. You can also find information about terms and conditions for depositing seeds.