The Economic Times

A 45-year-old mung bean discovery exposes a hidden threat to the worlds doomsday seed banks frozen crops may not survive as long as scientists once believed

New research suggests some tropical crops lose viability much sooner than older estimates predicted. Mung beans showed strong germination after forty-five years in storage. Pigeon peas and adzuki beans demonstrated weaker long-term survival rates in tests. This discovery highlights the need for more frequent seed testing and regeneration. Global seed banks require active management to ensure future food security.