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Leguminous Green Manure Intercropping Promotes Soil Health in a Citrus (Citrus reticulata) Orchard
AgricultureThe intercropping of green manure is an important and sustainable production method in citrus orchards (Citrus reticulata). However, few studies focus on the impact of annual and perennial green manure on soil health, particularly soil microbiome and ...
Yuxin Xie +6 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract The environmental benefits of agroecological farm management have been demonstrated, but its uptake is still lagging. Understanding how specific practices relate to drivers and ecosystem services (ES), and what values of nature underlie those factors can be useful in understanding what type of practices are preferred by farmers under which ...
Loes A. Verkuil +2 more
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Biological Nitrogen Fixation by Legumes and N Uptake by Coffee Plants
Revista Brasileira de Ciência do SoloGreen manures are an alternative for substituting or supplementing mineral nitrogen fertilizers. The aim of this study was to quantify biological N fixation (BNF) and the N contribution derived from BNF (N-BNF) to N levels in leaves of coffee ...
Eduardo de Sá Mendonça +4 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Indigenous participation in environmental management is essential for achieving just and effective ecological outcomes. This study investigates the positive discourses that support the integration of Te Ao Māori (the Māori world view) in environmental restoration practice in Aotearoa New Zealand. We introduce Kaupapa Māori Discourse Analysis—a
Kiri Dell, Joanne Clapcott, Kaya Tapu
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Implementing potential climate‐smart practices through diverse partnerships
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Climate change is one of the greatest threats to society, negatively impacting agriculture and crop yields. Globally, agriculture is also one of the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sectors. Climate‐smart practices that are developed through diverse partnerships with scientists and practitioners are needed to decrease GHG emissions. We implemented
Kristina J. Bartowitz +6 more
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Impact of green manures of Vernonia amygdalina and Chromolaena odorata on growth, yield, mineral and proximate composition of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.). [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2019 Aboyeji CM.
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Banana and plantain are vital for food security and income in West Africa, yet banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) threatens production. This study combined remote sensing, field surveys, modelling and socio‐economic analysis to assess BBTV spread and control strategies in Benin.
Renata Retkute +13 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Sotol (Dasylirion spp.) is a resilient desert plant that sustains ecosystems, cultures and livelihoods in Chihuahua Desert. Our review highlights its nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications in food, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and water remediation. By synthesizing evidence across disciplines, we show how sotol can
Dámaris Leopoldina Ojeda Barrios +7 more
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In crop rotation green manures as winter cover crops enhance ecosystem services of farming
, 2013 Organic farming systems should be characterized by excellent soil fertility management to keep plant nutrient cycles short and as closed as possible. Therefore, it is extremely important to establish growing systems that have rotations with appropriate ...
Luik, Anne +6 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Legume plants offer generous benefits for both the planet and people by supporting sustainable farming, food and feed systems through their ability to symbiotically fix atmospheric nitrogen. While grain legumes are cultivated and consumed globally, their adoption, market development, and integration into cropping systems vary.
Hamid Khazaei +2 more
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