Dr Gemma Hoyle and Tom North ‘National Seed Bank 2.0: Evolution of seed collection, banking and research for world class conservation’

Tom and Gemma, from the National Seed Bank here, will provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at why the upgrade was necessary and how the new facility has been designed to ensure improved plant germplasm conservation and research.

Abstract
The ANBG is set to unveil a fully refurbished National Seed Bank (NSB) later this year, coined NSB2.0. Tom and Gemma will provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at why the upgrade was necessary and how the new facility has been designed to ensure improved plant germplasm conservation and research.

Biographies
Tom North
Tom is the Curator at the National Seed Bank at the ANBG and leads the collecting program.

Dr Gemma Hoyle
Gemma is a Research Scientist at the National Seed Bank focusing on seed germination, dormancy and longevity to improve the conservation and management of Australia’s native flora.

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Booking
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