siemenvarastona
Siemenvarasto is the Finnish national seed bank that maintains a large collection of plant genetic material for conservation and research purposes. The institution was established in the early 1990s as part of Finland's effort to preserve biodiversity and to support sustainable agriculture. It is managed by the Finnish Agricultural Research Institute and operates under the legal framework of the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
The seed bank stores thousands of accessions of native and cultivated crops, including cereals, legumes, root
Siemenvarasto plays a crucial role in the international network of gene banks, participating in exchange programs
Public access to the seed collection is tightly regulated. Researchers and breeders may request samples for