Among genebanks, there is something called the black box system, where you can send seed duplicates to another genebank for ...

The BriefThe Desert Botanical Garden is running a seed bank program to save endangered Arizona desert plants like orchids and cacti.Seeds from rare species are collected, sealed, and frozen in the ...

Government spent Tk 37 crore on incentives Nasik N-53 seeds fail in heat Farmers suffer losses, demand heat-tolerant varieties Economists blame agencies for poor seed quality Over the last two years, ...

Hoosiers can squirrel away some extra cash each fall by collecting acorns and other tree seeds and selling them to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The state buys hickory, oak, walnut and ...

There is good news about the monarch butterfly migration this year. It looks like the number of butterflies that made it to their overwintering grounds in Mexico has nearly doubled compared to last ...

In a 4x4 bumping and rattling along a dirt road in Madagascar, Nomentsoa Randria­mamonjy explains a local idiom. A few generations ago, the phrase “when the eastern forest disappears” was Madagascar’s ...

Badge Recomendation: Fast Dash - as the Wonder Flower section requires you to run fast. This badge will help with that. Finding the course is the first challenge, as it’s hidden until you solve a very ...

Be a part of history and save money when planting next year’s garden. Collect and save the seeds from your favorite heirloom tomatoes, peppers, beans and peas this fall. Seeds of heirloom plants have ...

Tip: Only collect seeds from healthy, pesticide-free plants, and avoid harvesting in protected natural areas unless you have permission. Gently open the pod: Use your fingers to pry open the seam if ...

The Natural Land Institute is inviting the public to help collect seeds from native prairie plants at Nygren Wetland Preserve. The Fall Prairie Harvest Day is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 27 at the ...