• Rice: India has more than 50,000 genetically different strains of rice. This represents a massive level of genetic diversity within a single species.

• Mango: For comparison, India has about 1,000 varieties of mango. While that sounds like a lot, it is significantly less than the diversity found in rice.

• Genetic Diversity: This term refers to the variations in genes within a single species. High genetic diversity allows a species to adapt to different environmental conditions, such as different soil types, climates, and pests.

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