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The conference, subtitled"Possibilities and Urgency" gathers lectures within biotechnology, international law, plant breeding and many other areas where genetic resources contribute to growth and green transition. It is free-of-charge to participate in the conference which also will be streamed. Welcome to register through the event site. </p> <div class="arrow-button"> Read more and register </div> </div> </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nordic-baltic-genebanks.org/gringlobal/search" target="_blank"> <div class="image"> <img alt="GENBIS" src="/media/q5gg0pnb/diversitet-fro-ljusbla-2.jpg?width=775&height=470&v=1daa04db5244530&quality=80&format=webp" loading="lazy"/> </div> <div class="content"> <h3 class="block-heading h2">GENBIS</h3> <p>Are you a researcher, plant breeder or do you need seeds from the Nordic seed collection in your profession in another way? 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