Before you watch the video and read the information provided answer the followin

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Before you watch the video and read the information provided answer the following prompts:       

Do you think that genetic variation in plants is important?

·       Do you know of any current efforts to preserve genetic diversity in plants?

·       Do you think that this is something that should be a priority at this point in time?

Please read the following articles and watch the following video:

Svalbard Seed Vault (website)

SGSV Video (website)

First ever withdrawal from "Doomsday" Seed Vault (Website)

After you have watched the video and read the articles about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault (SGSV) include one or more of the following prompts in your discussion:

·       Has your opinion about the importance of seed diversity changed?

·       Are you surprised that the vault has already been opened?

·       The reported cost of the SGSV is $9 Billion USD. Do you think that this is a good investment?

Before you watch the video and read the information provided answer the following prompts:       

Do you think that genetic variation in plants is important?

·       Do you know of any current efforts to preserve genetic diversity in plants?

·       Do you think that this is something that should be a priority at this point in time?

Explanation / Answer

Before, watching the video

Yes, genetic variation is important in plants because with the help of variation, plant is able to face the challenges of environment circumstances and any diversity of nature.

Yes, now a days, germplasm conservation has been used to preserve genetic diversity in plants.

Yes, that this is something that should be a priority at this point in time

After, watching the video

No, my opinion has not changed.Genetic diversity is very important.

Yes, I am surprised that the vault has already been opened

Yes, I think is a good investment now and should be increased.

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