genetic uniformity
[juh-NET-ik yoo-nuh-FOR-muh-tee]
noun
uniformidade genética
1. The state or condition in which organisms or populations have identical or nearly identical genetic material, resulting in minimal genetic variation
The crop suffered from genetic uniformity, making it vulnerable to disease.
A colheita sofreu com a uniformidade genética, tornando-a vulnerável a doenças.
2. A condition where genetic diversity is severely reduced within a species or breeding population
Genetic uniformity in the breeding program increased the risk of hereditary disorders.
A uniformidade genética no programa de reprodução aumentou o risco de distúrbios hereditários.
This term is particularly significant in Brazil and Portugal due to their large agricultural sectors. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in the context of crop breeding, sugarcane production, and livestock management. The concept became especially relevant during discussions about monoculture practices and their environmental and economic risks. In scientific communities across both countries, genetic uniformity is viewed as a serious concern for long-term sustainability of food production and conservation of wild species.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lack of genetic diversity
genetically identical population
all eggs in one basket (figurative reference to genetic risk)
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