Brief

Green shoots. Community seedbanking in South Africa: endeavours and outcomes 2016-2019

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Vernooy, Ronnie

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Vernooy, R.; Matelele, L.A.; Sema, R.P.; Mokoena, M.L.; Maluleke, N.L.; Tjikana, T.; Phora, G.; Dibiloane, A. (2019) Green shoots. Community seedbanking in South Africa: endeavours and outcomes 2016-2019. Rome (Italy): Bioversity International; Pretoria (South Africa): Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 8 p. ISBN: 978-92-9255-130-8

This brief summarizes the progress made in establishing and supporting a national network of community seedbanks in South Africa in the period 2016-2019. Three community seedbanks are up and running. Some exchanges of seeds and knowledge have taken place within the country and with neighboring Zimbabwe. Recurring drought is a major challenge to maintain collections viable, but plans are made to bring more diversity to the community seedbanks.