“Loss of genetic diversity in agriculture is leading us to a rendezvous with extinction--to the doorstep of hunger on a scale we refuse to imagine. To simplify the environment as we have done with agriculture is to destroy the complex interrelationships that hold the natural world together. Reducing the diversity of life, we narrow our options for the future and render our own survival more precarious.”
Quote by Cary Fowler
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Shattering: Food, Politics, and the Loss of Genetic Diversity
This book delves into the complex interplay between food systems, politics, and the environment, highlighting the consequences of losing genetic diversity in agricultural species. It examines the historical and contemporary trends that have led to this loss and discusses the implications for food security and sustainability. more
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Cary Fowler
Cary Fowler is a renowned agriculturalist born in 1949. He has made significant contributions to the field of global agricultural genetic resource conservation and sustainable agricultural development. Dr. Fowler has served as the director of the International Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and led various global projects, dedicated to protecting the world's agricultural diversity. more
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