Native Grass Enhances Bird, Dragonfly, Butterfly and Plant Biodiversity Relative to Conventional Crops in Midwest, USA

Native Grass Enhances Bird, Dragonfly, Butterfly and Plant Biodiversity Relative to Conventional Crops in Midwest, USA

Conspicuous declines in native grassland habitats have triggered sharp reductions in grassland birds, dragonflies, butterflies, and native plant populations and diversity. We compared these biotic groups among three crop type treatments: corn, alfalfa, and a perennial native grass, Virginia wild rye...

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Main Authors: Steven I. Apfelbaum, Susan M. Lehnhardt, Michael Boston, Lea Daly, Gavin Pinnow, Kris Gillespie, Donald M. Waller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-08-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
perennial native grass crop
biodiversity
birds
dragonfly
butterfly
cropping systems
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/15/1666
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