Genetic erosion

Definition(s)

The loss of genetic diversity, including the loss of individual genes or particular combinations of genes, and loss of varieties and crops. (Source: IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, 2019).

Hierarchy

Broader: Biodiversity loss
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
Agrobiodiversity
Genetic diversity

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