Plant Genetic Resources and Conservation Quiz

What is the primary value of plant genetic resources?

• Recreational value

• Economic, scientific, or societal value

• None of the above

• Aesthetic value

Why is it important to conserve endangered plants?

• To increase their aesthetic appeal

• To preserve valuable genetic traits

• To reduce agricultural costs

• To promote tourism

What is the main objective of the International Board of Plant Genetic Resources?

• To promote plant-based diets

• To support the collection, conservation, and utilization of plant genetic resources

• To fund botanical gardens

• To regulate plant trade

What is in-situ conservation?

• Conservation in laboratories

• Conservation in controlled environments

• Conservation in urban areas

• Conservation in natural habitats

Which of the following is a limitation of in-situ conservation?

• High genetic diversity

• Low maintenance cost

• Easy to implement

• Risk of losing germplasm due to environmental hazards

What is ex-situ conservation?

• Conservation in urban areas

• Conservation in the wild

• Conservation outside native habitats

• Conservation in natural habitats

What is a gene bank?

• A place for plant exhibitions

• A place for plant sales

• A place where germplasm is conserved in living state

• A place for plant breeding

What is the primary material conserved in seed gene banks?

• Plant flowers

• Seeds

• Plant roots

• Plant leaves

What is the role of botanical gardens in plant conservation?

• To conduct plant breeding experiments

• To sell plants to the public

• To conserve and display a wide range of plants

• To display plants for aesthetic purposes only

Which organization often runs botanical gardens?

• Tourism boards

• Private companies

• Universities or scientific research organizations

• Local governments