PILLARS

The Seven Pillars

The story of The Super-Seeders is just built not on personalities or single discoveries, but on the alignment of seven global forces. These are the Seven Pillars of the plant genetics revolution.

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Gene Banks – Why We Need Them More Than Ever

Gene banks may not look like much — but they hold the keys to feeding the future. As climate change and crop loss rise, these seed libraries are quietly safeguarding the genetic diversity our food system depends on. Discover why we need them more than ever.

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The International Plant Treaty: Why It Matters Today

The International Plant Treaty helps ensure the world’s most essential crops remain accessible for breeding, research, and climate resilience. In this post, we explore the story behind the treaty, from a boy collecting melon seeds in Spain to today’s digital battles over genomic data.

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SCIENCE EXPLAINED

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Biopiracy and the Battle Over Seeds

The International Plant Treaty helps ensure the world’s most essential crops remain accessible for breeding, research, and climate resilience. In this post, we explore the story behind the treaty, from a boy collecting melon seeds in Spain to today’s digital battles over genomic data.

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The Arms Race – The Fight Against Pathogens

The International Plant Treaty helps ensure the world’s most essential crops remain accessible for breeding, research, and climate resilience. In this post, we explore the story behind the treaty, from a boy collecting melon seeds in Spain to today’s digital battles over genomic data.

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PEOPLE & STORIES

Market-Led Sustainable Seed Systems: The Jean Claude Rubyogo Approach

When farmers adopt new seeds, it’s not just about better yields — it’s about market demand. Jean Claude Rubyogo, leader of the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA), reshaped seed systems across Africa by listening to traders, breeders and farmers alike. His market-led model turned seed distribution into sustainable business, linking science with profitability, and helping millions of smallholders grow crops that truly sell themselves.

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IMPACT

Gene Banks – Why We Need Them More Than Ever

Gene banks may not look like much — but they hold the keys to feeding the future. As climate change and crop loss rise, these seed libraries are quietly safeguarding the genetic diversity our food system depends on. Discover why we need them more than ever.

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Collaboration

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The International Plant Treaty: Why It Matters Today

The International Plant Treaty helps ensure the world’s most essential crops remain accessible for breeding, research, and climate resilience. In this post, we explore the story behind the treaty, from a boy collecting melon seeds in Spain to today’s digital battles over genomic data.

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