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Explain the role of Gene Bank in agricultural research.
Answer in Brief
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Solution
- To save endangered species.
- To conserve agricultural biodiversity
- to study DNA and genetic material and find the genetic traits which can help plants and livestock survive adverse conditions
- To produce new, strong varieties of plants
- To use genetic engineering to produce species that can withstand climate change.
- It helps to restore species that can go extinct.
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