Ethnobotany · Botany

What is biopiracy in the context of ethnobotany?

  1. Commercial use of biological resources or traditional knowledge without permission or benefit sharing
  2. The completely natural process of seed dispersal by wind across many different plant habitats
  3. The typical and expected growth pattern of plant roots as they search for water and nutrients in soil
  4. A specialized and naturally occurring form of photosynthesis carried out by various aquatic plant species
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Correct answer: Commercial use of biological resources or traditional knowledge without permission or benefit sharing

Biopiracy occurs when biological resources or traditional knowledge are used for profit without proper consent or compensation. It is a major ethical concern in ethnobotany and biodiversity research.

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