Multi-trait assessment of wheat variety mixtures performance and stability: Mixtures for the win!
European Journal of Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
164, С. 127504 - 127504
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
Язык: Английский
Crop gains induced by diversification exceed crop losses to diseases and weeds in a low-input rice cultivation system
Basic and Applied Ecology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Crops under continuous cultivation exhibit less plasticity than those under interrupted cultivation
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 11, 2024
Abstract
Evolutionary
studies
indicate
that
species
in
stable
environments
often
evolve
with
reduced
plasticity,
whereas
those
variable
tend
to
maintain
higher
plasticity
adapt
changing
conditions.
Our
study
explores
whether
this
evolutionary
principle
extends
cultivated
crops.
In
crop
science,
phenotypic
is
generally
understood
as
a
short-term
response
environmental
factors.
Yet,
the
long-term
changes
both
plastic
and
non-plastic
traits
under
different
cultivation
regimes
remain
largely
unexamined.
Herein,
we
developed
novel
mechanistic
growth
model,
collectively
termed
Trait-Environment
Fitness
Interaction
(TEFI)
Model,
if
how
trait
varies
among
crops
regimes.
results,
based
on
TEFI
show
trade-offs
between
fitness
plasticity.
Specifically,
observed
evolution
of
subjected
intermittent
cultivation,
which
experienced
more
environments.
However,
does
not
compensate
for
losses
due
high
rate
unpredictability.
Conversely,
relatively
conditions
Using
real-world
datasets,
validated
theoretical
predictions
suggest
longer
interruption,
results
highlight
impact
patterns
its
importance
fitness.
Ultimately,
our
findings
illustrate
principles
captured
by
can
inform
sustainable
improvement
strategies.
Язык: Английский
Multi trait assessment of wheat variety mixtures performance and stability: mixtures for the win!
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 23, 2024
In
the
current
quest
for
a
more
sustainable,
environment-friendly
agriculture,
variety
mixtures
are
often
suggested
as
practical
option
to
increase
stability
of
food
production
systems.
Their
effects
on
yield
have
been
extensively
researched,
yet
clear
conclusions
remain
elusive,
notably
in
terms
mechanistic
processes
and
optimal
combinations.
Furthermore,
case
wheat,
is
not
only
component
equation:
grain
quality
crucial
bread
value
chain,
wheat
its
rarely
investigated.
To
that
end,
we
conducted
multi-year,
multi-site
mixture
experiment
investigating
role
performance
five
traits
linked
quality,
mechanisms
underlying
these
effects.
Eight
varieties
were
grown
pure
stands
2-variety
mixtures,
following
full
diallel
design.
We
considered
responses
yield,
protein
content,
thousand
kernel
weight,
hectoliter
Zeleny
sedimentation
value.
Results
showed
generally
outperformed
global
5
parameters.
particularly
noticed
an
showing
potential
improve
crop
quality.
Moreover,
highlighted
important
light
interception
increased
benefits.
A
detailed
investigation
into
individual
performances
led
us
some
rules
combinations:
advise
combining
with
similar
heights
phenologies
but
different
tillering
abilities
potential.
This
study
thus
shows
represent
promising
solution
sustainably
With
recommendations,
our
results
could
benefit
farmers
also
processors
bakers,
promote
adoption
mixtures.
Язык: Английский
Análisis del estado actual de la adopción de prácticas agroecológicas
European Public & Social Innovation Review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9, С. 1 - 19
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
Introducción:
Esta
investigación
analiza
el
estado
actual
de
la
adopción
prácticas
agroecológicas
a
nivel
global.
Metodología:
A
través
un
análisis
publicaciones
científicas
desde
1990
hasta
2024,
se
identifican
las
principales
tendencias,
factores
e
impulsores
que
influyen
en
agroecología.
Resultados:
Los
resultados
revelan
mayoría
investigaciones
han
realizado
los
últimos
cinco
años,
con
enfoque
significativo
temas
como
sostenibilidad,
cambio
climático
y
biodiversidad.
Discusión:
Se
destacan
barreras
estructurales
falta
políticas
públicas
favorables
necesidad
integrar
tecnologías
innovadoras
conocimientos
tradicionales
para
facilitar
estas
prácticas.
Conclusiones:
Las
futuras
deben
enfocarse
impacto
largo
plazo
creación
incentiven
su
implementación.