Abstract
Seed genebanks around the world are seeking economical ways to store seeds as a means of conserving plant biodiversity. Zheng et al.1 suggest that the use of ‘ultra-dry’ technology2,3, in which the seeds are dried to a water content of less than 5%, can extend the longevity of some seed species sufficiently to reduce or eliminate the need for refrigeration. This would benefit in particular some developing countries, such as China, for which they say the cost of cold storage is prohibitive.
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