New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Summary New research links global fruit and vegetable trade to biodiversity loss

UK and other rich countries rely heavily on imports, shifting ecological costs overseas

India and Kenya among biodiversity-rich nations carrying the burden of global diets

Grapes, oranges, bananas and tomatoes found to have particularly high impacts

Scientists warn fairer trade and farming practices are needed to protect ecosystems

Eating more fruit and vegetables may be good for human health, but the benefits can put significant pressure on biodiversity depending on what we eat and where it comes from. Biodiversity loss is increasingly concentrated in the countries that grow and export them, a global study has found.

The research,...