Text Book Of Biodiversity Conservation
Belsare, Dr Devidas K
ISBN 10: 1688813446 ISBN 13: 9781688813441
Published by Independently published, 2019
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Biodiversity means variety and variability of biological species. It is the totality of genes, species and ecosystem in a region.It is essential for the long term sustainability of the environment , continuity of life and its integrity. It is classified into the genetic diversity, species diversity, taxonomic diversity and ecosystem diversity etc. It is recognized into the agrobiodiversity, introduced biodiversity, microbial diversity , biocultural diversity,genetic diversity, species diversity within a habitat or a region. Depending on species richness, it is further divided into alpha, beta and gamma biodiversity. It provides livelihood to human, mitigate climate change and maintain samples of unchanged biotic communities.There are 34 biodiversity hot spots recognized in the world. Each hot spot has at least 30% of its natural vegetation which is not found in any other region. 2,5 % of earth surface is occupied by more than half of the world’s plant species and 43% mammals, birds and amphibians.Benefits of biodiversity:- poverty alleviation, ecosystem services, protection of water resources, maintainance of organic waste disposal, soil formation, nitrogen fixation, biological pest control, pollination of crops for increase production , preparation of degradable bioplastc from waste biomass, production of biofuel from biomass, gives health and social benefits.Losses of Biodiversity: intensive hunting pressure on wildlife, habitat destruction and fragmentation, changes in predation dynamics and impact of climate change .Protocols: Convention on Biological Diversity , Biosafety Portocol ,G att-Trips etc.Timber Organisation etc.Maintainance of Peoples Biodiversity Register for comprehensive information on availability and knowledge of local biological resources.
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Title: Text Book Of Biodiversity Conservation
Publisher: Independently published
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New