User:Juwanm/Biodiversity in agriculture
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Biodiversity in agriculture is the measure of biodiversity found on agricultural land. Biodiversity is the total diversity of species present in an area at all levels of biological organization[1]. It is characterized by heterogeneous habitats that support the diverse ecological structure[1]. In agricultural areas, biodiversity decreases as varying landscapes are lost and native plants are replaced with cultivated crops[1]. Increasing biodiversity in agriculture can increase the sustainability of farms through the restoration of ecosystem services that aid in regulating agricultural lands[2]. Biodiversity in agriculture can be increased through the process of agroecological restoration, as farm biodiversity is an aspect of agroecology.
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