Biotechnology — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

1. Traditional knowledge is a deep understanding of ecological processes and the ability to obtain useful products from the local habitat in a sustainable way.
2. Most traditional knowledge is handed down through generations. This helps in the development of modern, commercial applications. This saves the makers time, money and effort.

Traditional knowledge includes:

1. Knowledge about food, crop varieties and agricultural/farming practice.
2. Sustainable management of natural resources and conservation of biological diversity.
3. Biologically important medicines.