A seed bank stores seeds from plants and is significant in preserving plant genetic diversity.[1] Seed banks can be categorized according to their location and the ecological functions they serve. The primary types include soil seed banks, which are found in terrestrial environments; wetland seed banks, located in aquatic habitats; and canopy seed banks, present in the upper layers of forest ecosystems.[2][3] Each type of seed contributes uniquely to plant biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and human well-being. Also, they are unique in the way they retain their seed. For example, in canopy seed banks or aerial seed banks, the seeds are stored in the canopies of trees and plants.[4]
Canopy seed banks are defined as the aggregates of the seed that are stored in the upper layer known as the canopy in plants.[1]
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