Biodiversity and Agriculture Flashcards
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Define Agrobiodiversity
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A variety of animals, crops, and micro-organisms at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level.
2
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Consequences of low diversity
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Less diversity creates socio-economic inequalities, pollutes soil and water, greenhouse gas emissions, and increases vulnerability.
3
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Why is diversity important?
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A higher diversity increases resiliency, stability, more nutritional, and more options for farmers to sell
4
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Define Intercropping
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Growing more than one crop in the same area - cover crops or “the three sisters” - used to benefit each other
5
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Define agroforestry
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Trees in agriculture - “shade trees” protect crops below, improve nutrient cycles, and provide habitats.
