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agricultural loss due to agricultural disease (important).​

Answer 1

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As agriculture struggles to support the rapidly growing global population, plant disease reduces the production and quality of food, fibre and biofuel crops. ... In addition, plant disease can devastate natural ecosystems, compounding environmental problems caused by habitat loss and poor land management.

Answer 2

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pests and diseases pose a threat to food security

because they can damage crops, thus reducing the availability and access to food, increasing the cost of food. Plant pests and diseases may also negatively affect the palatability of foods resulting in changes to the traditional food preferences of populations