What is the main risk of publishing sensitive traditional plant knowledge without community approval?
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Correct answer: It may lead to exploitation, cultural harm, or loss of community control over knowledge
Sensitive knowledge may be sacred, restricted, or economically valuable. Publishing it without approval can harm communities and enable misuse or commercial exploitation.
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