Seed Banking and Saving

The document is a presentation on seed saving and multiplication, presented by ECHO Asia. It explains the importance of saving seeds to preserve biodiversity, enhance food security, and maintain cultural agricultural practices. The guide covers seed biology, factors affecting germination, and techniques for selecting, harvesting, cleaning, drying, and storing seeds. It emphasizes the need for quality seeds, proper storage (humidity and temperature control), and germination testing to ensure viability. Seed saving not only supports sustainable farming but also strengthens community resilience and sovereignty over food systems.

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Title Seed Banking and Saving
Description The document is a presentation on seed saving and multiplication, presented by ECHO Asia. It explains the importance of saving seeds to preserve biodiversity, enhance food security, and maintain cultural agricultural practices. The guide covers seed biology, factors affecting germination, and techniques for selecting, harvesting, cleaning, drying, and storing seeds. It emphasizes the need for quality seeds, proper storage (humidity and temperature control), and germination testing to ensure viability. Seed saving not only supports sustainable farming but also strengthens community resilience and sovereignty over food systems.
Agroecology Category
  • Sustainable food system
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Food security
  • Drought
Contributing organisations ECHO Asia
Author Abram J. Bicksler
Year 2018
Type of document Presentation
Language English
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Country Asia
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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