Botanists are up against the clock, racing to discover new plants and fungi before habitat destruction leads to their irreversible extinction and loss of biodiversity.
Dr. Martin Cheek from RBG Kew emphasizes that the thrill of discovering new species is often overshadowed by the harsh reality of their impending extinction.
With an estimated 100,000 plant species yet to be identified, researchers are naming around 2,500 new species annually, highlighting the urgency of their work.
The loss of biodiversity threatens not just unique species but also potential medical, agricultural, and ecological benefits that undiscovered plants and fungi may hold.
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