What is needed to further understand the value of plants and the wider environment to society, and how is this relationship eroded by pests and disease?
Background
Human and animal health are closely entwined, often via the environment in which they interact. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a forceful demonstration of this interaction. Human and animal health is also strongly influenced by the “health” of the environment. These interactions, considered as a system, define the research field, “One Health”.
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