Seed Conservation Quiz Module 3

Why is it useful to have a sampling strategy?
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- Maximise the quality of the collection
- To get the lowest quality seed in the maximum time
- To get the highest quality seed in the minimum time
Genetic diversity increases with population size?
- True
- False
Sampling from a population should be?
- Uneven and biased
- Random and even
In order to increase the genetic diversity of the sample?
- Seeds should be collected from as few individuals as possible
- Seeds should be collected from as many individuals as possible
- Collect only from the individuals on the outside of the species distribution
What is the recommended minimum number of individuals to collect seed from?
- 10
- 50
- 500
Post-harvest handling starts;
- Immediately after collection
- 4 days after collection
- Before collecting the seeds
Post-harvest handling includes?
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- Leaving seeds in a hot, humid car
- Maintaining ventilation
- Keeping seeds cool and dry
- Putting fruit in water
Seed collections should be accompanied by;
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- Herbarium specimens
- Collection sheets
- A detailed drawing of the plant

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