Why Have Seed Banks Been Established

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why have seed banks been established?

• A) to serve as a store of seeds for the next growing seasons
• B) to serve as a store of genetic diversity of crop plants
• C) to serve as a store of seeds before they are sold at market
• D) All of these answers apply.

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