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General References:

• The Vegetable Garden, MM. Vilmorin-Andrieux, 1885 - Seed Longevity Tables

• Seed Storage and Its Affects on  Quality, Viability, and Germination

Research Papers:

• "A comparison of methods for drying seeds: vacuum freeze dryer versus silica gel", Seed Science Research (1998) 8, Supplement No. 1, 29-33

• Seed Science Research - Table of Contents - (Many interesting articles in this journal)

• "Long term seed preservation: the risk of selecting inadequate containers is very high", Dr. César Gómez-Campo, Monographs ETSIA, Univ. Politécnica de Madrid 163, 1-10 (2000)

• Decagon Devices, Inc. Index to Application Notes

Practical Papers:

• Seed Savers Network (AU) - "Notes on keeping seed cool, clean, dry, and pest-free"

• University of Nebraska - "Vegetable Garden Seed Storage and Germination Requirements", G80-503-A

Seed Bank Information:

• Canadian Botanical Conservation Network

• USDA Plant genetic Resources Unit

• The Berry Botanic Garden Seed Bank

• Nordic Gene Bank

• UK National Culture Collection

• Millennium Seed Bank Project - Royal Botanic Garden, Kew

Materials & Equipment:

• Welcome to Munters - The Humidity Expert

• LPS Industries - Laminate Pouches