Question

Which pair is a stated step to stop or slow genetic erosion?

Options

• Use narrow genetic collections and replace local varieties

• Establish seed banks and cultivate non-GM crop varieties

• Promote overgrazing and habitat fragmentation

• Introduce non-native species and selective thinning

Answer 1

Seed banks preserve genetic material for future use and conservation. Cultivating non-GM crop varieties is also listed as a preventive step.