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 and why?
· 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?
Do you think that genetic variation in plants is important and why?
· 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
a. Yes. Seed diversity is so huge. Many plant species are at the brink of extinction. The seeds and other reproductive structures of all these plants are stored in the vault so that they can be used when a plant species become extinct.
b. Yes. It is unfortunate to realize that the level of pollution, global warming, and habitat destruction has already resulted in the loss of so many species.
c. Yes. of course, the investment is worth the value. Each plant species is an outcome of billions of years of evolution. We can not simply regenerate plant if it becomes extinct.
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