Question

State the use of biodiversity in modern agriculture.

Answer 1

Biodiversity provides numerous direct and indirect services to human beings for example-

A variety of plants and animals provide a vast variety of food and fabrics.

Maintenance of ecological balance and ecological stability.

Reserve in biodiversity provides economic benefits which include improving the desirable characteristics of the crops, making plants more pest resistant, providing medicines to treat and cure illness, supporting eco-tourism and providing enjoyment to individuals.