"For me, seeds are about hope,” Ubalijoro said. “They’re about moving beyond survival, particularly when you come from places that have gone through really difficult times. When I think of my country of Rwanda and what happened in 1994, seed banks were critical when it came to rebuilding after the genocide.”
Can anyone elaborate on this? Why were seed banks so important after their genocide?
Whethers its because fields and granaries are burnt down, or because crops and seeds are eaten due to food shortages, during war or other disasters, seeds and crops can get lost. You might think you could just import seeds from abroad, and of course you can, but the problem is that those seeds are not accustomed to your local conditions like climate, soil, pests, etc. Local seeds have a higher chance of a succesfull harvest.
Can anyone elaborate on this? Why were seed banks so important after their genocide?
Whethers its because fields and granaries are burnt down, or because crops and seeds are eaten due to food shortages, during war or other disasters, seeds and crops can get lost. You might think you could just import seeds from abroad, and of course you can, but the problem is that those seeds are not accustomed to your local conditions like climate, soil, pests, etc. Local seeds have a higher chance of a succesfull harvest.