The Most Important Reason to Store Seeds in Seed Vaults

question 19

Multiple Choice

The most important reason to store seeds in seed vaults is to ____.

• A)maintain flower cultivars
• B)honor local traditions
• C)maintain a cheap seed source
• D)maintain genetic diversity
• E)circumvent trade monopolies

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