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Establish Urban Seed Production for Local Food Security

Urban farming depends on seeds from distant sources, yet local seed production could provide adapted varieties while ensuring seed security. The challenge is developing urban seed production systems that maintain genetic diversity while meeting local needs. Barriers include space limitations, genetic knowledge requirements, and storage challenges. Without local seed production, urban farming remains vulnerable to supply disruptions while missing opportunities for locally adapted varieties. Successful urban seed production could provide seed security while developing varieties adapted to urban conditions, potentially creating resilient urban food systems that control their genetic resources.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Urban Farming