A review on plant bio piracy and its consequences
Department of Biological Sciences, Claretiano - University Center, Batatais, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Review
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2023, 13(01), 238-241.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2023.13.1.0289
Publication history:
Received on 22 November 2022; revised on 02 January 2023; accepted on 05 January 2023
Abstract:
The inappropriate use of plant resources can negatively impact the environment in which they are inserted, as well as the humanity that benefits from such resources. Thus, the problem of the present work aims to critically and reflectively approach the concepts and definitions of bio piracy, present examples of this illegal practice, and point out the problems that may arise, both for biodiversity and for society, due to through a review with a bibliographic search of scientific articles.
Keywords:
Genetic biodiversity; Plant resources; Illegal; Protection; Preservation
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