Abstract
Biodiversity is the set of living organisms that make up our battered planet and their interactions with the environment. It is made up of the Kingdoms: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, and Monera. It provides the energy resources necessary to sustain the planet and our civilization; it is the basis of agriculture, source of all crops, and species of domestic livestock since the beginning of human civilization.[...]
Highlights
It is possible to describe biodiversity from three different levels: ecosystems, species, and genes
With the beginning of agriculture, human beings have selected from the natural populations the most suitable individuals for their benefit, made directed crosses, selecting what is considered appropriate, and discarding the rest
There are many examples of ornamental varieties, native to South America, in the world market for which royalties must be paid for their commercialization in the country of origin
Summary
It is possible to describe biodiversity from three different levels: ecosystems, species, and genes. There are many examples of ornamental varieties, native to South America, in the world market for which royalties must be paid for their commercialization in the country of origin.
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