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The MBC/FNGLA Seedbank |
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. Approximately 60% of seeds collected from the plants growing on the property are given to the individuals who have joined the MBC/FNGLA Seedbank Committee and are members of FNGLA. Some seeds are also donated to research institutions, universities, botanical gardens, and plant societies worldwide. The remaining seeds are auctioned off in perhaps the first-ever online seed auction. Click here for more information on the MBC/FNGLA Seedbank Online Auction. Membership in the MBC/FNGLA Seedbank Committee is open to any interested individuals in the winter of each year. The annual membership begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. To join the MBC/FNGLA Seedbank Committee, please contact:
MBC is always interested in cooperating with other institutions on a seed exchange program. However, please note that MBC only accepts wild-collected, documented, population-based seeds of palms and cycads. If your institution or society is interested in obtaining palm or cycad seeds from MBC’s Collections, please submit a letter indicating the contact person, name, and address of your institution; a brief purpose statement about your institution or society; and which species you are interested in. In some cases, MBC may require that your institution reimburse MBC for postage on the seeds. Mail your request letter to:
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