Global Food Supply and Seed Diversity

The video discusses the world's largest tropical seed bank in Cali, Colombia, managed by the Alliance of Biodiversity International and CIAT. It highlights the importance of genetic diversity in seeds for crop resilience against climate change. The seed bank stores over 67,000 seed varieties and shares them globally to promote sustainable agriculture. The video emphasizes the need for crop diversity to ensure food security and adapt to climate change.

Where is the world's largest tropical seed bank located?

• Bangkok, Thailand

• Nairobi, Kenya

• Cali, Colombia

• Amazon Rainforest, Brazil

What is the primary purpose of the genetic diversity stored in the seed bank?

• To enhance the taste of food

• To reduce the cost of agricultural production

• To make crops more resilient to climate change

• To increase the aesthetic value of plants

Who manages the seed bank in Cali, Colombia?

• The Alliance of Biodiversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture

• The United Nations

• The Colombian Government

• The World Health Organization

Why is crop diversity important in the context of climate change?

• It helps in reducing soil erosion

• It reduces the need for fertilizers

• It ensures a stable food supply by making crops adaptable to changing conditions

• It increases the aesthetic appeal of agricultural landscapes

How many plant species are primarily cultivated for food worldwide?

• One hundred

• Six thousand

• Fifty

• Nine

What percentage of global crop production comes from just nine plants?

• One-third

• Two-thirds

• Three-quarters

• Half

What is one of the main challenges mentioned in the transcript regarding the global food supply?

• Lack of crop diversity

• Excessive use of fertilizers

• Overproduction of food

• High transportation costs

What does the seed bank provide to farmers around the world?

• Free fertilizers

• Free samples of sustainable seed varieties

• Free training programs

• Free agricultural equipment

How many seed samples has the seed bank shared globally?

• More than half a million

• Exactly one million

• Over a million

• Less than a hundred thousand

What is the seed bank described as in the transcript?

• A historical archive

• A living treasure

• A scientific laboratory

• A commercial enterprise