Question

Ex-situ conservation includes research centres with facilities to collect seeds

and gametes to preserve them for a long time.

a) Identify the type of ex-situ conservation method mentioned above.

b) Write its importance.

c) How these differ from in-situ conservation?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

a) Ex-situ conservation method mentioned above is in vitro conservation.

b) Importances of in vitro conservation:

• Seeds and gametes can be stored for a long period of time.
• Crops that reproduce vegetatively can be preserved.
• Germplasm can be conserved in the environment free of pathogens.
• A large number of plants can be obtained as per the need.

c) Ex-situ differs from in-situ conservation by:

• Ex-situ refers to the conservation of living beings in an artificially controlled environment whereas in-situ refers to the conservation of living beings in their own natural habitat.
• Ex-situ is suitable when the living beings found are limited whereas in-situ is suitable when the living beings found are abundant.

In conclusion, DNA banks, botanical gardens, and zoos are examples of ex-situ conservation while national parks, wildlife reserves, and conservation areas are examples of in-situ conservation.