State three reasons why conserving endangered plant species is important.
Using Table 4.1, compare the genetic diversity of $V.\ guangxiensis$ in the botanic garden with that in the wild populations.
Suggest reasons for the comparatively low percentage of polymorphic bands seen in wild population C.
Explain why high genetic diversity matters for a species.
Using Table 4.1, compare the genetic diversity of the population of $V.\ guangxiensis$ in the botanic garden with that of the wild populations.
Suggest reasons for the comparatively low percentage of polymorphic bands seen in wild population C.
Explain why high genetic diversity matters for a species.
The Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden is situated only tens of kilometres from the habitats of the wild populations of $V.\ guangxiensis$. Suggest how this may help with the long-term conservation of this species.
Explain why storing seeds may be a more effective conservation method than maintaining a population of growing plants.
Suggest why a sample of each type of seed kept in a seed bank is germinated every few years.