But a number of these gene banks are deteriorating rapidly, and some of them have already closed. Reportedly, only about 30 countries now have facilities suitable for secure long - term storage and conservation of plant seeds.
कहा जाता है कि अब करीब ३० देशों में ही ऐसी सुविधाएँ हैं जो लंबे अरसे तक पौधा बीजों को सुरक्षित रखने के लिए उपयुक्‍त हैं ।