Banca del Germoplasma UNIPA / Sicilian Plant Germplasm Repository

Buon Natale a tutti e tanta ...... biodiversità! Festeggiamo con i semi di tre rare specie endemiche siciliane in una inconsueta versione natalizia😉; da sinistra 𝓢𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓮 𝓷𝓮𝓯𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓼, endemismo puntiforme di Monte Erice (TP), 𝓐𝓫𝓲𝓮𝓼 𝓷𝓮𝓫𝓻𝓸𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓲𝓼 (Madonie) e 𝓐𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓵𝓾𝓼 𝓬𝓪𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓼 subsp. 𝓱𝓾𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓲 (Sicilia centrale). AUGURI e buone feste a tutti voi🎄

Merry Christmas everyone, and lots of biodiversity!
Let's celebrate with the seeds of three rare Sicilian endemic species in an unusual Christmas version😉; from left 𝓢𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓮 𝓷𝓮𝓯𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓼, a point-like endemic of Monte Erice (TP), 𝓐𝓫𝓲𝓮𝓼 𝓷𝓮𝓫𝓻𝓸𝓭𝓮𝓷𝓼𝓲𝓼 (Madonie) and 𝓐𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓵𝓾𝓼 𝓬𝓪𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓼 subsp. 𝓱𝓾𝓮𝓽𝓲𝓲 (Central Sicily). BEST WISHES and happy holidays to all of you!

Non una pianta qualunque, ma una specie iconica per la conservazione della biodiversità in ricordo dell'impegno di Sara❤️

Come la nostra Banca contribuisce alla conservazione delle specie e degli habitat

(PDF) Seed banking of mediterranean coastal plants: an analysis to identify current seed availability and gaps to guide future seed collection and habitat restoration activities PDF | Mediterranean coastal habitats and the biotic communities they harbor face a variety of threats and their conservation is a global priority.... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

In memory of our Dear Colleague, Dr. Sara Magrini 🌱🌱🌱

Our network is profoundly saddened by the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Sara Magrini. Beyond her remarkable professionalism, Sara embodied a true passion for plant conservation that inspired everyone around her. She served as President of RIBES - the Italian Network of Seed Banks - until 2024, headed the Germplasm Bank at the University of Tuscia, and was a dedicated member of the Orchid Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission.

Sara’s tireless commitment and vision have left a lasting mark on our community and on the broader field of conservation. She will be remembered not only for her scientific contributions but also for the warmth, kindness, and encouragement she so often shared.

We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues, and hold her memory with great respect and affection. Her legacy will continue to guide and inspire our work.

GENMEDA network members 🫂

(for donations in memory of Sara Magrini: https://donazioneinmemoria.airc.it/eventi/in-memoria-di-sara)

RIBES La Rete Italiana delle Banche del Germoplasma Life_SeedForce Centro Conservazione Biodiversità - Banca del Germoplasma della Sardegna IUCN Ciheam Maich

Don’t miss our Seed Phenomics workshop at !🌾

Plant phenotyping is the study of plant structure and function, shaped by the dynamic interaction between genetics and the environment. In this workshop, we’ll explore how this can be harnessed to advance genebank practices, seed conservation, and agricultural innovation.

Sponsored by the International Plant Phenotyping Network, this 3-hour session dives into the role of phenomics in seed banks, from emerging technologies to real-world challenges and collaborative solutions.

Dr Kioumars Ghamkhar, Co-Chair Academia Section and Co-Chair Seed and Germplasm Phenotyping at the IPPN will chair and lead discussions with support from Drs Sally Norton and Fiona Hay.

What’s in store:
🔍 Expert presentations from global leaders in phenomics
🧠 Hands-on group discussions to identify challenges and co-design solutions
📌 Sessions to draft roadmap for research collaboration and future action.

Whether you're a researcher, genebank manager, or just have an interest in tech ─ this session will help bridge science and application in powerful new ways.

Mark your calendars for the 25th September, and register now:
Seedpartnership.org.au/events/assc25/register/