• The Nordic genebank and knowledge center for genetic resources.

      We safeguard the Nordic genetic resources and facilitate the sustainable use for agriculture, horticulture and forestry, for current and future generations.

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    • Svalbard Global Seed Vault

      NordGen is responsible for the contact with genebanks worldwide interested in depositing duplicates of their seed collections to Svalbard Global Seed Vault. We also handle all the seeds that are sent here for safekeeping.

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News

Nordic melons are making a comeback – and may pave the way for sustainable farming of the future

Melons in the Nordic region may sound like a passing trend, but in fact they represent a revival. As early as the 1600s, melons were cultivated at Nordic latitudes, and for several centuries they were a common feature in garden production. Today, interest is being rekindled.

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The Seed Vault opened for its 70th seed deposit – more than 1.4 million seed samples are now safely stored in Svalbard

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Svalbard Global Seed Vault granted 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation

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Can oats help climate-proof our food systems? AVENUE project is set to find out

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Our projects

NordGen participate in several different projects focusing on genetic resources in the Nordic region. Our project partners can be found throughout the Nordics and Baltics but also in the rest of the world.

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