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  1. TN #96 Earthbag Seed Banks

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    2020-06-29 Seed storage in the tropics has been a frequent topic of ECHO publications and trainings due to its importance to the smallholder farmer. Access to quality seeds is imperative for agronomic and horticultural crop production. While on-farm seed saving benefits the smallholder farmer, cooperative...
    Earthbag House earth building Seed Bank Seed Storage

  2. Low-Cost Natural Building Options for Storing Seed in Tropical Southeast Asia

    Key Resource 2018-05-15
    Seed Storage Natural Building Earthbag House Seed Bank Asia

  3. A Snapshot of the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center & Seed Bank

    2020-03-13 This article is from ECHO Asia Note # 41. With a new decade upon us, the ECHO Asia team is pleased to highlight the next chapter in its engagement with the Asia regional network. Many of you are well aware of the goings on of ECHO Asia, but for some it may come as news that we have launched a new...
    Small Farm Resourc... Seed Bank Coolbot

  4. TN #93 Vacuum-Sealing Options for Storing Seeds

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    2019-01-07 Two broad categories of seeds exist, referred to as recalcitrant and orthodox. The former must be kept moist and planted soon after they are collected; large-seeded fruits such as mango and avocado are typical examples. The second type of seeds are discussed in this document. Orthodox seeds are...
    Seed Storage Vacuum Sealing Seed Saving Seed Bank Stored seed pests

  5. BPN #5 - Seed Storage in the Tropics

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    2016-03-22 Yearly production of grains, pulses, and vegetables depends on a reliable supply of quality seed. This is true for the farmer growing a crop to feed their family as well as for the agricultural worker evaluating and growing out seeds of a new crop species or variety that could improve lives. In...
    Seed Storage Seed Germination Seed Bank

  6. Constructing an Improved Cold Room for Seed Storage

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    This article is from ECHO Asia Note #27 When planning to construct a “Cold Room” or “Seed Storage Room” for the purpose of preserving seed viability, one must first consider principles for optimum seed storage. InECHO Asia Note 14(July 2012), we shared results from our comparison of vacuum...
    Seed Bank Seed Storage Cooling Asia

  7. New Technical Note: Earthbag Seed Banks

    2020-06-29 Download TN#96(PDF) Read TN#96 online Seed storage in the tropics has been a frequent topic of ECHO publications and trainings due to its importance to the smallholder farmer. Access to quality seeds is imperative for agronomic and horticultural crop production. While on-farm seed saving benefits...
    Earthbag House Seed Bank

  8. TN 96 Earthbag Seed Banks Supplement Slideshow

    This photo slideshow is a supplement toTechnical Note96: Earthbag Seed Banks.
    Earthbag House Seed Bank

  9. ECHO Asia Seed Bank FAQs

    So you are thinking of ordering some ECHO Asia seeds...but you still have a few questions! Please scroll down and see if we have answered your question below. If not, please feel free to contact us at asiaseeds@echonet.org and we will do our best to respond. THE SEED BANK Is the ECHO Asia Seed...
    Seed Bank Asia

  10. Career Opportunity: ECHO Asia Seed Bank Supervisor

    2020-04-03 The primary purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate effective operations of the ECHO Asia Seed Bank according to the goals and objectives of the Asia Regional Impact Center. Housed at the ECHO Asia Farm, the Seed Bank primarily serves the needs of network members, as well as other...
    Seed Bank Asia