The National Plant Germplasm System (N.P.G.S.) in Aberdeen, Idaho, houses over 62,000 unique wheat seed lines essential for food security. Established in 1898, it collects and maintains plant species crucial for agricultural resilience. Recently, staffing cuts have put these collections at risk, as the ability to respond to plant diseases and other threats depends on their continued operation. A court order temporarily reinstated staff, but uncertainty remains regarding funding and future operations, which is concerning for food safety across the nation.
In Aberdeen, Idaho, the U.S. houses over 62,000 unique wheat seed lines, critical for food security, yet faces uncertainty with staffing cuts at the N.P.G.S.
The collections maintained by the National Plant Germplasm System, crucial for safeguarding food security, threaten to dwindle due to administrative changes and budget cuts.
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