Plant Genetic Resources Quiz

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What is the primary responsibility of plant genetic resources institutes/centres?

Collect and conserve plant genetic diversity

What does a wider genetic base assume priority in?

Plant breeding research

What is the challenge faced by scientists, planners, and policy makers in countries with native genetic diversity?

Preserving and utilizing existing genetic diversity

What is described as 'our heritage' in the context of plant genetic resources?

<p>Plant genetic resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did man's interest in agriculture start?

<p>About 10,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of plant breeding research?

<p>Developing new varieties for increased crop production</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for the collection and conservation of plant genetic resources diversity?

<p>Plant genetic resources institutes/centres</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge faced by scientists, planners, and policy makers in countries with native genetic diversity?

<p>Preserving and utilizing existing genetic diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as 'our heritage' in the context of plant genetic resources?

<p>Plant genetic resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a wider genetic base given priority in plant breeding research?

<p>To meet the current and future needs of crop improvement programmes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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