Flash Cards: Biodiversity Register

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

A biodiversity register is a document used to record the diversity of living things in an area.

A scientific name is a unique name given to a living organism, used universally to avoid confusion.

A variety refers to different types of a species, like different types of mangoes (e.g., Alphonso, Kesar).

The cropping season is the specific time of year when certain crops are planted and harvested.

It is the period during which fruit trees produce fruits.

Sources include seeds, seedlings, bulbs, or stem cuttings, from which new plants grow.

An affected crop is one that has been harmed by pests, diseases, or adverse conditions.

A host is a plant or animal that supports other organisms, such as insects or parasites.

Pests are organisms that cause harm to crops, including certain insects and animals.

Pesticides are substances used to prevent or manage pests that damage crops.

Weedicides are used to control unwanted plants (weeds) that compete with crops.

A GI tag is a certification that recognizes the geographical origin of certain agricultural products.

Basmati rice from Uttarakhand is an example of a GI tagged rice variety.

By systematically recording observations of plants and animals in your surroundings.

You can talk to experts, use books, search online, or use mobile apps.

Wear shoes, cover skin, avoid disturbing wildlife, and not leave garbage behind.

Do not share personal information online and be cautious about downloads.