The seed crisis in Europe: animals and plants in front of that!

The seed crisis in Europe: animals and plants in front of that!

In Europe there are serious concerns about the ability of plants to reproduce. A current inventory indicates that the habitats of many animals that are crucial for the spread of plant seeds are very endangered. As a result, the stocks of these animals remove, which significantly disturbs the natural reproductive processes of the plants. The question is in the room: How serious is this so -called "seed crisis" really and what can be done to counteract the loss of biodiversity?

Various animal species play an important role in the reproduction of plants. Mammals, birds and other animals consume the fruits of plants, and their excretions spread the seeds contained therein in the area. In addition, some animals carry the seeds on their fur or plumage and transport them over large distances. These interactions between animals and plants not only promote the spread of the plants, but are also essential for stable ecosystems and biodiversity.

The loss of habitats

The human influence on the environment has long -lasting and often negative effects on animals' habitats. When the habitat is destroyed or cut, not only the animal world suffers, but also the flora is affected. Ultimately, this leads to a reinforcement of the seed crisis, since there are fewer animals that act as natural widening of plant seeds.

Another problem is that many plant species that rely on certain animal species have difficulty reproducing reproductively without them. In areas where human influence is strongly felt, natural processes appear to be thrown into disarray. Human activities such as agriculture and urbanization are reducing the habitat of many animals, seriously endangering plant reproductive cycles.

This leads to a downward spiral: With fewer animals that spread seeds, there are also fewer plants that grow and can develop further. This not only has dramatic effects on the respective plant species, but also affects the entire food network structure that many animals are dependent on.

A sustainable switch to environmentally friendly practices could help alleviate these problems. Protection areas and sustainable agriculture are some of the approaches that aim to restore the habitats of the animals and thus also promote the reproduction of the plants.

The preservation of these important animal-plants interactions is essential to protect biodiversity in Europe. The question of whether we can change our behavior in order to preserve the habitat of these animals remains crucial if we want to restore ecological balance.

Further information on this topic can be found in a comprehensive report On www.wissenschaft.de.