Global plant diversity as a reservoir of micronutrients for humanity

Nature Plants, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 8(3), P. 225 - 232

Published: Feb. 24, 2022

Language: Английский

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A genealogy of sustainable agriculture narratives: implications for the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture

Agriculture and Human Values, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 40(4), P. 1379 - 1397

Published: May 1, 2023

Abstract The agri-food system is facing a range of social-ecological threats, many which are caused and amplified by industrial agriculture. In response, numerous sustainable agriculture narratives have emerged, proposing solutions to the challenges system. One such narrative that has recently risen prominence regenerative However, drivers for rapid emergence not well understood. Furthermore, its transformative potential supporting more underexplored. Through genealogical analysis four prominent narratives; organic agriculture, conservation intensification, agroecology; we consider how agriculture’s growing momentum can be contextualised within existing explore implications this might potential. This reveals genealogies these led number contestations complementarities coalesced drive We also find that, in contrast agroecology, shares with other Global North limited scope offering pathways agricultural production. largely due their inadequate consideration power equity issues argue therefore risks inhibiting deeper transformations address both social ecological unifying it claims be. Nonetheless, could contribute towards broader plurality collectively enable transformation sustainable, diverse, just

Language: Английский

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Hyperspectral reflectance and machine learning to monitor legume biomass and nitrogen accumulation

Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 211, P. 107991 - 107991

Published: June 18, 2023

Hyperspectral remote sensing provides opportunity for a nondestructive tool estimating biochemical or biophysical characteristics of agricultural crops. Importantly, among rotational legume production, timely identification the extent nitrogen accumulation (N accum) by legumes is vital optimization N fertilizer application and simultaneous reduction environmental impacts (i.e. excess runoff). We developed in-situ hyperspectral data-based models to predict concentration conc), biomass, accum three (soybean, tepary bean, mothbean) through testing four methods machine learning (k-Nearest Neighbors [KNN], partial least squares regression [PLS], support vector [SVM], random forest [RF]). An exploration potential applications future satellite CHIME) was also conducted convolving wavelengths fit bands conduct similar analysis that data. Other analytics such as type incorporation direct versus derived from data were explored. Results suggest has great promise across both convolved bands. Moreover, based on SVM RF algorithms had greatest outcomes tested algorithms, with being less computationally expensive than RF. not significantly important model development, best modeled directly rather independently modeling concentrations biomass. These findings enable using combinations methodologies.

Language: Английский

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Potentiality of Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) as a future resilient food: A systematic review

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 101116 - 101116

Published: March 24, 2024

Food security is still a significant challenge in developing and emerging countries, sustainable foods are currently demand. Considering the significance of future smart foods, neglected underutilized species best choice for rapid global population, particularly poor countries. urgency food value addition to Sustainable Development Goal Zero Hunger, systematic review aims give an overview potentialities following PRISMA framework. The articles were collected from Scopus, PubMed, Web Science, google scholar databases. For collection published articles, keywords "Neglected species," " Underutilized plants," "SDG "NUS security" entered. 134 selected that 2000 2022 method. diversity their respective geographical location shortlisted, revealing most between 2019 2022, indicating increased demand NUS. shortlisted approved context nutrition safe security, medicinal accessibility, production resilience, small-scale producers' income generation, genetic maintenance. aspects have unveiled NUS valuable asset achieving target zero hunger. revealed documented studied or researched Asia's followed by Africa. exposed hindrances as they poorly highlighted mainstream ground Goals. Hence, key strategies must be undertaken develop utilization integration into current agricultural practice. Thus, can widen prospect becoming resilient food.

Language: Английский

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Family farmers and trees: ecological functions, ecosystem services and food production in agrarian reform settlements in Brazil

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 18

Published: Sept. 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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Evaluation and Changes in the Comprehensive Ecological Effects of Agriculture in Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of the Xi'an Metropolitan Zone, China

Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 113078 - 113078

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Dietary species richness provides a comparable marker for better nutrition and health across contexts

Nature Food, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Fruit and vegetable biodiversity for nutritionally diverse diets: Challenges, opportunities, and knowledge gaps

Global Food Security, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 33, P. 100618 - 100618

Published: April 12, 2022

Planetary health brings together intrinsically linked issues of human and natural systems. This paper reviews evidence how agrobiodiversity underpins dietary diversity for current populations in the context fruits vegetables, ways to maintain improve these future generations. Both conservation sustainable use fruit vegetable biodiversity consumption diverse diets are sub-optimal, many contexts getting worse. Agrobiodiversity nutrition through food availability, access, consumption, with potential win-wins but notable trade-offs policy action time, place, use, equity. We pinpoint research gaps call inclusive deliberation action.

Language: Английский

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Glaring gaps in tools to estimate businesses’ biodiversity impacts hinder alignment with the Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 451, P. 142079 - 142079

Published: April 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Agricultural Practices for Biodiversity Enhancement: Evidence and Recommendations for the Viticultural Sector

AgriEngineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(2), P. 1175 - 1194

Published: April 26, 2024

Agricultural expansion and intensification worldwide has caused a reduction in ecological infrastructures for insects, herbaceous plants, vertebrate insectivores, among other organisms. Agriculture is recognized as one of the key influences biodiversity decline, initiatives such European Green Deal highlight need to reduce ecosystem degradation. Among fruit crops, grapes are considered most intensive agricultural systems with greatest economic relevance. This study presents compilation management practices enhance performance, which applies generally sector and, particular, viticulture, concerning diversity semi-natural habitats, soil management, chemical control strategies pesticides used cultivation. Through critical review, this identifies set recommendations performance their corresponding effects, contributing dissemination options boost performance. The results opportunities future investigations determining needed conditions ensure both enhancement productive gains, understanding long-term effects innovative biodiversity-friendly approaches.

Language: Английский

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