Knowra Agricultural biodiversity Agricultural biodiversity Agricultural biodiversity is the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms used in or supporting agriculture, including variation within species, among species, and across farming systems.
Genetic diversity : Variation in inherited traits within and among populations of organisms. Differences among crop varieties and livestock breeds form its genetic foundation.
Pollination : The transfer of pollen from anthers to stigmas, enabling fertilization in flowering plants. Pollinators support reproduction in many crops and wild plants on farms.
Polyculture : The cultivation of multiple crop species together in the same area. It contrasts with single-crop systems by maintaining several crops in shared fields.
Food security : A condition in which people have reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. Diverse crops and livestock can broaden food supplies and diets.
Rice–fish system : An integrated farming system that raises fish in flooded rice fields. It combines aquatic animals and rice, creating multiple products in one field.
Agrobiodiversity : The diversity of crops, livestock, and associated organisms within agricultural systems. This closely related term emphasizes biodiversity shaped and maintained by farming.
Biological pest control : The use of living organisms to suppress populations of agricultural pests. Predators and parasites in diverse farms can limit crop pests.
Monoculture : The cultivation of one crop species, often a single variety, over a large area. It illustrates how uniform production can reduce on-farm crop diversity.
Climate change adaptation : Adjustment to actual or expected climate effects to reduce harm or benefit from opportunities. Diverse genetic resources offer traits useful under changing climate conditions.
Milpa : A traditional Mesoamerican farming system that commonly combines maize, beans, and squash. Its crop combination demonstrates managed diversity within a single cultivated plot.
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