Preservation - seed banks and endemic plant species Flashcards

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what do we use seeds for

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We use seeds because of their high nutritional value.

Seeds provided food, shelter and continuation.

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what is a seed bank

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A seed bank is a facility established to store seeds of crop and wild crop plants toensurethat they do not becomeextinctand thatbiodiversityis maintained.Seed banks also hold the seeds ofrareorunusual plants. Stored seeds are often used for research purposes.

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where are seeds stored

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Seeds are stored at a temperaturebelowthe freezing point. Before the seeds are frozen, they are dried to prevent bacteria and fungi from causing them to rot. Seed banks themselves are flood, bomb and radiation-proof. Various governmental authorities worldwide work in conjunction with other countries to guarantee seed storage formaintaining genetic diversityandbiodiversityandreducingglobal food insecurity.

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what kind of seeds do humans need

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Humans cultivate and harvest the seeds of coffee, maize, wheat, peas, soya beans and rice. Seeds such as beans, peas and soya beans are calledpulses. Pulses are a good source ofprotein, whilegrainssuch as wheat, rice and maize are goodcarbohydrates. Many of these crops form the staple diet of poorer countries.

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what are endemic species

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Endemic speciesare plants or animals that existonlyinone geographical region. For this reason, the preservation of these species has become essential.

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what are endemic species

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Endemic speciesare plants or animals that existonlyinone geographical region. For this reason, the preservation of these species has become essential.

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what are two endemic species in Southern Africa

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Two ancient and unique groups of plants in southern Africa are Welwitschia and cycads. Both groups of plants are cone-bearing Gymnosperms.

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