Rainer Naus asks:

Anyone know what type of database they are using to keep track of the
inventory?  Just curious.



I've not seen any details on the recordkeeping aspect. All I have been
able to find is this which is taken from the Global Crop Diversity Trust
website:

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Packaging, shipment and information management
Genebanks sending seed would be required to place the seed in specified,
standard-size foil packages inside a standard-size box.

The Trust expects to provide support for the ongoing operations of the
Seed Vault, and to provide funding for the preparation and shipment of
seeds from developing countries to the facility. Provision of assistance
from the Trust would only be granted for those collections that satisfy
the Trust's normal funding criteria, and relevant policies established
by the Seed Vault.

The Nordic Gene Bank will establish and maintain a public on-line
database of samples stored in Svalbard. In addition, a hardcopy would be
kept inside each box in the facility. All records would indicate both a
Svalbard and a depositor identification number. Depositors of seed will
provide a complete electronic inventory of the samples with generally
recognized passport, characterization, and evaluation data when
available.
******


I would guess their retention schedule is pretty simple: SEEDS -
PERMANENT <grin>

Actually though from what I have read since the seeds that are deposited
there are still the property of the donor and the donor can take them
out at any time and the contracts for seed storage there only run for 10
year periods it is not actually a permanent repository. It's apparently
meant to be more of a backup to other storage sites.

Gerry

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