Lebende Samen-Living Seeds e.V is an association created to support and fund organic and biodynamic plant breeding in southern Europe.
Hölgesstraße 12
Darmstadt
64283
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We are a non-profit organization focusing on funding and supporting research for organic and biodynamic plant breeding, especially in the Mediterranean region. Our activity supports the concept: ‘Organic Food from Organic Seeds’.
Our association was established in 2016 in Darmstadt, Germany. Central and Northern Europe is importing many fruits and crops from Southern Europe but limited organic seed activities take place in the South. The Mediterranean region is rich in plants. In scientific words is rich in genetic material, i.e. rich in traditional varieties, full of taste and aromas which carry the culture, the fragrance, and the warmth of the South. You remember the taste of Mediterranean tomatoes awakening summer memories and the positive vibes of nutritious food. It is invaluable.
Facing the climate change, we need organic seeds adapted to the local and climate challenges of these days (increasing drought, heat waves, diseases but also improved taste and yield of open- and self-pollinated seeds).
Milestone: Since we were established and with the support of private foundations, organic plant breeding was established on the Iberian Peninsula. We already have partnerships with Sementes Vivas in Portugal/Spain/Morocco, ICARDA in Morocco, CTAEX in Spain and INIAV in Portugal. The training programme of 2018 focused on bringing together young breeders of southern Europe with senior breeders of central and northern Europe.
