Clara Soto Cortés

Clara Soto Cortés is a biologist and the head of a seed bank in Mexico, dedicated to preserving native plant species, including various strains of cempasúchil. Her work involves researching and storing seeds to combat the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, particularly for farmers who have recently faced crop failures due to heavy rains and pests. Soto advocates for the use of traditional plant variants, which offer greater genetic diversity and resilience compared to hybrid seeds, ensuring the sustainability of vital crops.