Preserving and improving seeds today ensures abundant, resilient crops for tomorrow.
At a media training in Ibadan, IITA’s Dr. Olaniyi Oyatomi highlighted gene banks’ role in conserving diverse crops like cowpea, yam, and cassava to breed pest-resistant and climate-adapted varieties. Seed security is vital for food security, urging increased investment in research and innovative crop breeding to meet global demands.
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