What is Agrobiodiversity?

Q.  Agrobiodiversity is the variety and variability of

1) Plants
2) Animals
3) Microorganisms
- Published on 08 Nov 16

a. 1
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above

ANSWER: All of the above
 
  • Agrobiodiversity is defined as the variety and variability of animals, plant and micro-organism that are used directly or indirectly for food and agriculture.
  • It includes all species that are closely inter-woven in an agricultural ecosystem.
  • In the first International Agrobiodiversity Congress, in New Delhi, a road map will be prepared to enhance food, nutrition and health security by optimal utilisation of agrobiodiversity while protecting agro-ecosystems.
  • The Congress is expected to adopt "Delhi Declaration on Agrobiodiversity management and use". It seeks to develop a network of partnerships to strengthen biodiversity management system at national, regional and global levels.

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