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India’s globally acclaimed basmati rice, while economically vital, conceals a severe environmental cost. Its widespread cultivation has driven a staggering 93% decline in traditional rice varieties, crucial for biodiversity and food resilience. The shift to high-yielding hybrids, though boosting production, fostered monoculture and pesticide reliance. ]]> https://www.thenewj.in/2025/09/28/did-basmati-kill-basmati/feed/ 0 1727