All About London: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - 2 in 5 plants are estimated to be threatened with extinction 🌍

Friday 2 October 2020

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - 2 in 5 plants are estimated to be threatened with extinction 🌍

Discover the State of the World's Plants and Fungi

With 2 in 5 plants estimated to be threatened with extinction, our fourth State of the World's report takes a deep dive into plants and fungi worldwide.

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Our key findings

Nearly 4,000 plant and fungal species scientifically named for the first time in 2019

2 in 5 plants are estimated to be threatened with extinction

Seed banks globally hold seeds from over 57,000 species

There are at least 7,039 edible plant species

Genetic tools can help us feed the world

6 crop species yield 80% of global industrial biofuels

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Working with over 200 scientists in over 40 countries, Kew unlocks the benefits of plants ands fungi to us and our planet.

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We're facing a significant financial challenge. Any donation you can make, large or small, will directly support Kew's core purpose; to safeguard the health of the planet and the wellbeing of its people for future generations to come.

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