Gaza
Gaza seed bank restores local crop varieties after war destruction
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A dedicated team operates a makeshift seed bank from a tent in central Gaza, preserving and cataloging local seed varieties amid the territory's postwar reconstruction efforts, Al-Monitor reported. The Al Qarara Seed Bank stores samples in plastic containers as staff work to document and maintain the genetic diversity of Gaza's traditional crops.
The initiative represents an attempt to safeguard agricultural heritage and restore food security in a territory heavily damaged by recent conflict. Seed preservation efforts are critical for Gaza's ability to rebuild its agricultural sector and sustain local farming communities.
