Tag Archives: Genetic Diversity

A 2015 photo of the entrance to the Global Seed Vault located in Svalbard on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen.
2008: Preserving Biodiversity – The Role of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, part of a network of global seed banks, plays a crucial role in preserving plant genetic diversity, safeguarding seeds against global threats, and ensuring future agricultural sustainability

This image shows male sperm and a female egg, illustrating the concept of sexual reproduction where genetic information from two parents is combined to create unique offspring. This evolutionary innovation was first introduced by early eukaryotic organisms around 1.2 billion years ago and has proven to be a highly effective evolutionary strategy.
c. 1.2 Billion BCE: The Evolutionary Leap – The Origin of Sex in Eukaryotes

Explores the transition of eukaryotes from asexual to sexual reproduction around 1.2 billion years ago, highlighting the evolutionary advantages of sexual reproduction in enhancing genetic diversity and adaptation.