Community Seed Banks and Sustainability

The video discusses the importance of community seed banks in preserving agricultural biodiversity. It highlights the challenges posed by climate change and the reduction of crop diversity. The video explains the functions and types of community seed banks, including their role in conserving local and improved varieties. It outlines the steps to establish and manage these banks, emphasizing the importance of documentation and sustainability. The video concludes with a discussion on the need for community involvement and support from local governments to ensure the long-term success of seed banks.

What is the primary role of a community seed bank?

• To provide financial support to farmers

• To replace traditional farming methods

• To increase the yield of high-yielding varieties

• To preserve local land races and improve seed diversity

Which of the following is a major concern for global food systems?

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Increase in the number of plant varieties

• Reduction in agricultural biodiversity

• Increase in the number of animal species

What percentage of the world's energy intake is provided by 12 crops and 5 animal species?

• 60%

• 50%

• 90%

• 75%

What is a community gene bank primarily concerned with?

• Financial management of seed banks

• Access and availability of local cultivars

• Conservation of local varieties as plant genetic resources

• Commercial seed production

Which of the following is NOT a function of community seed banks?

• Seed and food sovereignty

• Genetic modification of seeds

• Short and long-term conservation

• Access and availability of seeds

What is the first step in establishing a community seed bank?

• Seed collection

• Capacity building

• Quality testing

• Baseline information gathering

Why is documentation important in community seed banks?

• For marketing purposes

• To track seed movement and traits

• For financial auditing

• To increase seed production

What is a key challenge in making community seed banks sustainable?

• Lack of community interest

• Limited seed varieties

• Dependence on external funding

• High cost of seed production

How can community seed banks generate resources for sustainability?

• By limiting community involvement

• By increasing seed prices

• By reducing seed diversity

• By selling seeds in bulk

What role can local governments play in supporting community seed banks?

• Reducing seed diversity

• Restricting seed distribution

• Limiting community involvement

• Providing financial aid