Top 10Updated 2026年3月16日
Top 10 Countries by Biodiversity Gene Bank Holdings
This ranking is based on public data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility and national gene banks. It showcases the top 10 countries with the largest holdings of biological genetic resources (seeds, tissues, DNA, etc.). These gene banks are critical strategic reserves for humanity to address climate change, ensure food security, and promote ecological sustainability.
Current #1
United States
Interesting Facts & Summary
Key Facts & Observations
- 'Noah's Ark of Seeds': Although Norway is not geographically huge, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault makes it a cornerstone of global biodiversity preservation.
- Quantity vs. Quality: The US, China, and India lead due to their vast ecological gradients and diverse agricultural heritage.
- Data Gaps: While developed nations lead in digitization, biodiversity-rich tropical nations (like Brazil) are accelerating conservation through international collaborations.
- Future Trends: As sequencing technology advances, the competition is shifting from physical sample numbers to the scale of stored Digital Sequence Information (DSI).
| Rank | Country | Samples (10,000s) | Core Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
United States | 60.5 | Largest agricultural germplasm reserve | |
China | 58.2 | World-class national gene bank and crop repository | |
Russia | 38 | Centered on the Vavilov Institute of Plant Industry | |
| 4 | India | 35.6 | Focused on tropical crops and local landraces |
| 5 | Brazil | 28.4 | World's richest repository for tropical vegetation |
| 6 | Germany | 26.9 | Pioneer in European biobanking and digitization |
| 7 | Japan | 23.5 | Advanced cryopreservation technology |
| 8 | Norway | 15.2 | Hub of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault |
| 9 | Canada | 14.8 | Specialized in boreal and arctic plant varieties |
| 10 | Australia | 13.5 | Research on extreme climate-adaptive species |
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