The vaults constitute the Svalbard Global Seed Bank, which became operation in February 2008. The seed bank preserves single specimens of 526000 varieties of the world's edible plans, including varies of barley, wheat, and oats as well seed that can produce fruits and vegetables. The isolated location of the seed bank was carefully chosen so that the seed would be far from harm in the event of a war, natural disaster, or other calamity. Furthermore, the ideal temperature for keeping the seef is -18 degree Celsius, which is easier to maintain in the glacial temperatures of the Arctic permafrost. Although seed banks aleady exist around the world, they are not as secure and Svalbard will provide the ultimate back-up.
The vaults constitute the Svalbard Global Seed Bank, which became operation in February 2008. The seed bank preserves single specimens of 526000 varieties of the world's edible plans, including varies of barley, wheat, and oats as well seed that can produce fruits and vegetables. The isolated location of the seed bank was carefully chosen so that the seed would be far from harm in the event of a war, natural disaster, or other calamity. Furthermore, the ideal temperature for keeping the seef is -18 degree Celsius, which is easier to maintain in the glacial temperatures of the Arctic permafrost. Although seed banks aleady exist around the world, they are not as secure and Svalbard will provide the ultimate back-up.
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