Origins of Crop Plants Quiz
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How is germplasm preservation accomplished?

  • Through increased urbanization
  • Through reduction of genetic diversity
  • Through gene banks and preservation of natural habitats (correct)
  • Through loss of ecotypes and landraces
  • Why is knowledge of the origins of crop plants important?

  • To increase genetic erosion
  • To reduce the need for gene banks
  • To locate wild relatives and new genes (correct)
  • To promote urbanization
  • Who proposed the Vavilovian Centres of Diversity?

  • N.I. Vavilov (correct)
  • Charles Darwin
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Gregor Mendel
  • What is genetic erosion?

    <p>The loss of germplasm due to the loss of ecotypes and landraces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Vavilov's work significant for crop improvement?

    <p>He realized the significance of genetic diversity for crop improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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