Biobanking for biodiversity: How South Africa is storing its natural treasures

Jun 20, 2023

The biobank network is an important step in protecting South Africa's unique biodiversity. Image: Pexels/Pixabay

Michelle Hamer

Director, Collections Management, South African National Biodiversity Institute

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