Question

Create a concept map and connect the following terms together:

• food security
• agroecology
• genetic diversity
• monoculture
• polyculture
• resilience
• crop plant health
• insect pest
• beneficial insect
• pollination
• fruit/seed
• soil diversity
• soil health
• mychorrhizae
• carbon storage (sequestration)

Answer 1

Agroecological agriculture (of which organic is one system) supports small farms that are diverse, integrated and use low levels of input to ensure the long-term balance between food production and the sustainability of natural resources.

principles for Sustainable Food and Agriculture are: 1) improving efficiency in the use of resources; 2) conserving, protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems; 3) protecting and improving rural livelihoods, equity and social well-being; 4) enhancing the resilience of people, communities and ecosystems

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