Biodiversity loss is a significant threat to global food security from "summary" of Seeds of Science by Mark Lynas
Biodiversity loss is not just an abstract concern for environmentalists. It has real-world consequences that can directly impact our ability to feed ourselves. The variety of species on Earth is what sustains ecosystems and provides the genetic diversity necessary for crops to adapt to changing conditions. When this biodiversity is eroded, we risk losing valuable traits that could help us address challenges such as climate change, pests, and diseases.
One of the primary ways in which biodiversity loss threatens global food security is through the loss of wild relatives of crops. These wild species often contain genes that confer important traits like disease resistance, drought tolerance, and nutritional content. Without access to this genetic diversity, our agricultural systems become more vulnerable to threats that could decimate crops and reduce yields.
In addition to the loss of wild relatives, the homogenization of agricultural...
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