About the Australian PlantBank

The Australian PlantBank safeguards plants for the future.

Scientist Nathan Emery examines seeds in a research lab

With roughly a quarter of plant species facing extinction worldwide, our plant germplasm collections provide an insurance policy using seedbanking, tissue culture and cryostorage for native species, primarily from New South Wales. 

Scientist Amanda Rollason with plant tissue culture specimens at the Australian PlantBank

Our purpose and history

Banking for the future: we store seeds and plant material for use in conservation, restoration, horticulture & research.
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Scientist Amanda Rollason with plant tissue culture specimens at the Australian PlantBank

Sustainability

Stunning, strong, sustainable: Find out more about PlantBank's award-winning sustainable design.
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