Conservation · Botany

Which of the following is considered a 'Biopiracy' concern in plant conservation?

  1. Commercializing traditional plant knowledge without consent
  2. Planting ornamental trees in a public local park for shade
  3. Storing native seed varieties in a national seed bank facility
  4. Studying the photosynthesis rate of common sunflowers
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Correct answer: Commercializing traditional plant knowledge without consent

Biopiracy involves the exploitation of biological resources or traditional knowledge by corporations without providing fair compensation to the indigenous communities. It is a major legal and ethical issue in botany.

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