A new study published in Science Magazine has mapped the global distribution of 35,687 plant species utilized by humans, using more than 11 million georeferenced occurrence records. The research highlights the importance of preserving biocultural diversity hotspots and suggests that current protected areas networks need to be improved to safeguard the diversity of utilized plants and related traditional knowledge. The study, which spans 10 use categories, aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of where these species occur to enhance their protection.
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Interesting analysis of global patterns of distribution of plants used by people. Importantly, protected areas networks should be improved to preserve the diversity of utilized plants and related traditional knowledge. Congratulations to the team! https://t.co/mngolTRv1R
NEW open access publication in @ScienceMagazine today: "The global distribution of plants used by humans" 🌴 🗺️ 35,687 utilized species mapped using more than 11 MILLION georeferenced occurrence records! 🤯 https://t.co/qOZZh2xdA8 https://t.co/r7NCnYBKYK
All our lives depend on plants, but so far we have lacked a comprehensive understanding of where the species we use occur, and therefore been unable to protect them efficiently. Our new study aims to address that gap: https://t.co/JlupTIZsCK @KewScience @GGBC_GU #biodiversity
Plants sustain human life. A new Science study looks at the global distribution of more than 35,000 utilized plant species spanning 10 use categories. The results suggest a need to preserve biocultural diversity hotspots. Learn more in this week's issue: https://t.co/TtOTBtdqde https://t.co/Vwun9nNXXC