More than a thousand species of palms - that is, over 50 percent of the existing varieties in the world - are in danger of extinction, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.
In fact today at least 185 species that are used by mankind are endangered in the 92 areas surveyed.
The scientists who conducted the study were helped by artificial intelligence that examined all the dangers faced by the different species of palms in order to get a better picture of the various dangers in different regions of the world.
The importance of the research is because of the great significance of the palm species to hundreds of millions around the world.
The palms are a source of food for them, a basis for construction and clothing.
It can be noted that the various palm species produce dates, coconuts, palm oil, rubber, rubber, household furniture and many other products.
In connection with this, the concern is the extinction of many lesser-known species that are not used for decoration or food.
These wild species make up over 50 percent of the palm species and have great potential in terms of human use as well as in terms of preserving the diversity of the plant.
According to the main author of the study Dr. Sidoni Blot, the owner of the Royal Gardens in London: "We must do as much as possible in the field and this is to protect the biological diversity of the palms.
We now know that there are about 1000 species that are endangered.
These are species that are important to the communities that live near them, and in order to preserve these plants we will also need the help of the people who live in these areas and use them."
Dr. Steven Bachman, who was also engaged in research on behalf of the Royal Gardens, noted that "mapping the endangered species is very important because we can focus on certain countries and work there to preserve the endangered species."
In connection with this, the team did determine countries to focus on in terms of conservation and these are Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Hawaii, Borneo, Jamaica, Vietnam, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Sulawesi.
In these places, the team will work to locate and preserve rare species.
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