Traditional and modern techniques for safe seed storage and conservation

This brief highlights a training workshop held in August 2022 at NARO-Bulindi Research Station in Hoima, Uganda, focused on seed storage and conservation. The workshop, attended by members of community seed banks and staff from various research organizations, covered both traditional and modern techniques for safe seed storage. Topics included quality seed production, appropriate storage methods, and the use of tools like traditional containers, desiccants, and hygrometers, all aimed at enhancing seed system resilience in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.