Features of Agricultural Biodiversity

• Actively managed by male and female farmers.
• Diversity within species is as important as diversity between species.
• Many economically important agricultural products imported from elsewhere.
• Human interference.
• Linked to sustainable use

Importance of Agrobiodiversity

• Direct value: Food, medicine, fuel, fodder, fiber, building materials.
• Indirect value:
• Atmosphere and climatic regulation.
• Pollination and nutrient recycling.
• Cultural, spiritual and Aesthetic.
• Non-use value:
• Potential value: Future value.
• Existence value: Value of knowing something exists.
• Baquet value: Value of something that will benefit the future generation.