Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations  

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

The Guardians of the Mighty Little Seed

This short video explains the importance of seeds in ensuring food security and sustainability for future generations and highlights the crucial role of farmers in conserving plant genetic diversity. By preserving a wide variety of seeds, these "guardians" protect biodiversity and help adapt crops to changing environmental conditions. The video emphasizes the need for global cooperation to conserve and utilize these vital genetic resources.
ThemeTechnical Resources
SubjectCrop diversity; Seed system
PublisherFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publication year2023
RegionsGlobal
LanguagesSpanish; Arabic; French; English
Resource typeMultimedia
Resource linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SGQeZroD68&list=PLzp5NgJ2-dK4fcaD4jZc4JxCdfQsPyhz4&index=14
KeywordsFood security; Plant breeding; Recognition of the role of farmers