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Extinction threat to plants

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  • Floating_AbuFloating_Abu Veteran
    edited October 2010
    he study investigated the key types of plants, including mosses, ferns, orchids and legumes like peas and beans.

    The fear among botanists is that species are being wiped out before they can be researched, potentially losing valuable medicinal properties.

    Plant-based remedies are the only source of healthcare in the world's poorest countries, and have proved essential in combating conditions including malaria and leukaemia.
    Samples in freezer Seed and tissue banking is now a key conservation tool

    Another concern is that we have become dependent on a narrow range of plants with a limited genetic base.

    The report estimates that 80% of the calories consumed worldwide are derived from just 12 different species.

    Thanks for this, it doesn't say why does it...maybe our planet really is in a lot of danger.

    Merci, zider_red (nice name btw)
  • zider_redzider_red Explorer
    edited October 2010
    Floating_Abu wrote: »
    Merci, zider_red (nice name btw)
    :thumbsup: :D
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