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This review demonstrates the importance of plant biodiversity in enhancing sustainability in agriculture and veterinary medicine, suggesting eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic drugs.
Plant biodiversity underpins the resilience and sustainability of agricultural and veterinary systems by providing food, fodder, medicine and essential ecosystem services. As global agriculture faces challenges from climate change, soil degradation and livestock health issues, harnessing plant diversity emerges as a crucial strategy for achieving sustainability. Diverse plant species contribute directly to crop productivity, soil fertility and climate resilience while simultaneously ensuring high-quality fodder and natural therapeutics for livestock. Phytochemicals derived from medicinal plants serve as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic drugs, thereby reducing antimicrobial resistance and supporting animal health. Furthermore, ecosystem services provided by plant biodiversity including pollination, carbon sequestration and water regulation strengthen agro-ecosystems and livestock systems alike. This study reviews the central role of plant biodiversity in sustainable agriculture and veterinary medicine, emphasizing its ecological, nutritional and therapeutic significance. By integrating botanical knowledge into agro-veterinary practices, biodiversity conservation can be aligned with productivity and animal health, offering pathways toward resilient food systems and sustainable development.
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