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The Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place
MSB Visitor Centre |
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Scientists work carefully woth the seeds |
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The automated winnower quickly seperates out all the unwanted plant material |
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Individaul seeds must be delicately removed |
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Sorting and cleaning the seeds |
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Testing out different germination techniques |
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The seeds must pass a series of stringent tests |
The Vault where the seeds are carefully stored |
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Part of the seed storing process |
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Rigorous examination of the seeds is required |
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Depending on their size the seeds are stored in glass vials or jars ready for banking |
MSB Visitor Centre |
MSB Visitor Centre |
MSB Visitor Centre |
MSB Visitor Centre |
MSB Visitor Centre |
MSB Visitor Centre |
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MSB Storage Vaults |
MSB Scientists at work |
MSB Scientists at work |
MSB Scientists at work |
MSB Scientists at work |
MSB Scientists at work |
MSB Scientists at work |
MSB Scientists at work |
MSB Scientists at work |
Ranunculus arvensis |
Scandix pecten venems |
Bupleurum rotundifolium |
Medicago polymorpha |
Paraisometrum mileense credited to Kunming Institute of Botany, CAS |
Native habitat of Paraisometrum mileense credited to Kunming Institute of Botany, CAS |
Mini seed bank |
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Half term activities |
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