The 'Svalbard Global Seed Vault' is an example of which conservation strategy?
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Correct answer: Ex-situ gene bank
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault acts as a safe-deposit box for the world's plant seeds. It is a form of ex-situ conservation designed to protect crop diversity and endangered plant genetics from global catastrophes.
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