Biodiversity Biobanks

South Africa

South Africa

A research infrastructure project funded by the
Department of Science, Technology & Innovation’s SA Research Infrastructure Roadmap (SARIR)

Together with partner institutions holding biodiversity biobanks

An Overview

About the Biodiversity Biobanks

About the biodiversity biobanks

The BBSA is  one of the projects under the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap (SARIR) of the Department of Science, Technology & Innovation (DSTI).    The main aim of the BBSA is to increase the range and quality of biodiversity samples stored, and to increase and improve access for research and development.

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Meet The Member | Growth Takes Time: Sydney Ramulifho Saves Plants For Future Generations

July 8, 2026|Comments Off on Meet The Member | Growth Takes Time: Sydney Ramulifho Saves Plants For Future Generations

Growth Takes Time: Sydney Ramulifho Saves Plants For Future Generations “Working with plants and conservation has taught me that success does not happen overnight. Growth takes time. And every small effort, whether collecting samples, preserving ...

Biobanking News | Establishing a National Soil Biobank to Advance Agricultural Research in South Africa

July 7, 2026|Comments Off on Biobanking News | Establishing a National Soil Biobank to Advance Agricultural Research in South Africa

Doing The Groundwork: Establishing a National Soil Biobank in South Africa The South African research landscape has taken a significant step forward with the establishment of a comprehensive soil sample database and biobanking system, designed ...

What are biodiversity biobanks?

Biodiversity biobanks are repositories of biologically relevant resources, including reproductive tissues such as seeds, eggs and sperm, other tissues including blood, DNA extracts, microbial cultures (active and dormant), and environmental samples containing biological communities….