For more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native California seeds.
Tucked away in a remote desert town, a hidden vault safeguards Chile's most precious natural treasures. From long-forgotten flowers to endangered crops.
AI:In a remote Chilean desert, a specialized vault has been established to preserve the nation's botanical heritage by freezing seeds from endangered crops and rare floral species. This initiative aims to safeguard biodiversity against the encroaching threats of environmental shifts and unpredictable climate patterns by ensuring that vital plant genetics remain available for future restoration efforts.Open