Exploring the World of Undiscovered Plant Species

What is one of the main reasons for the extinction of many plant and animal species?

• Natural disasters

• Human population growth and agriculture

• Lack of sunlight

• Increased rainfall

Why are pharmaceutical companies interested in discovering new plant species?

• To create new food products

• To increase agricultural yield

• To find new medicinal properties

• To improve soil quality

Why are the ancestors of major food crops important to plant hunters?

• They are easier to grow

• They have higher nutritional value

• They require less water

• They help broaden the genetic base of staple crops

What is the first step in the process of documenting a plant species?

• Planting the seeds

• Collecting the whole plant

• Drying the seeds

• Transporting the plant

What was the conservation strategy used for the Woolamai Pine?

• Storing seeds in a coal room

• Propagating and distributing widely

• Documenting its location

• Using it for medicinal research