Food and biodiversity in nature's supermarket. Our future food supply depends on biodiversity. Genetic diversity and corn. Researchers have transferred this viral resistance to corn. It may also be possible to produce perennial corn.
Some habitats are genetic reservoirs from which seed and other materials can be obtained.
Recovery from unpredictable events. Biodiversity promotes stability. See page 818, text. Social benefits recreation, research opportunities, education 7. It's just morally wrong.