BIODIVERSITY IN VEGETABLE CULTURE AND ITS ROLE IN THE SUSTAINABILITY OF AGROECOSYSTEMS. A REVIEW
Biodiversity plays an essential role in vegetable agroecosystems, providing multiple benefits for soil health, natural pest control, and climate change adaptation. This article examines the role of biodiversity in vegetable cultivation and the impact of diversified agricultural practices on the sust...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Scientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development |
| Online Access: | https://managementjournal.usamv.ro/pdf/vol.24_4/Art87.pdf |
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| Summary: | Biodiversity plays an essential role in vegetable agroecosystems, providing multiple benefits for soil health, natural pest control, and climate change adaptation. This article examines the role of biodiversity in vegetable cultivation and the impact of diversified agricultural practices on the sustainability and health of agroecosystems. The research methods were represented by: studying specialized and scientific literature, structuring the references on the topics of interest, critical evaluation of the ideas belonging to different authors, exposing our own ideas and drawing the main conclusions on the role played by biodiversity in vegetable culture in the sustainability of agroecosystems. The study shows that diversifying vegetable crops through species rotation, intercropping, the use of cover crops, and applying organic mulch is essential for maintaining biodiversity in agroecosystems. These methods contribute to soil health, reduce the need for chemical inputs, and enhance ecological stability. Thus, they represent effective solutions for promoting sustainable agriculture and a healthier, more balanced agricultural environment, offering a solid foundation for resilient and adaptable agriculture. |
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| ISSN: | 2284-7995 2285-3952 |