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Organic farming systems benefit biodiversity and natural pest regulation in white cabbage

Meyling, N.V.; Navntoft, S. and Eilenberg, J. (2010) Organic farming systems benefit biodiversity and natural pest regulation in white cabbage. ICROFS news, February 2010 (1), pp. 4-5.

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Summary

Natural regulation of cabbage root flies works well in experimental organic cropping systems of white cabbage. Low input and complex organic systems benefit functional biodiversity by providing good living conditions to several groups of natural enemies. Intercropped green manure benefits large predators while small predatory beetles favour low input organic systems with bare soil between crop rows.


EPrint Type:Newspaper or magazine article
Subjects: Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services
"Organics" in general > Countries and regions > Denmark
Research affiliation: Denmark > DARCOF III (2005-2010) > VEGQURE - Organic cropping Systems for Vegetable production
Deposited By: Meyling, Nicolai V.
ID Code:16988
Deposited On:26 Aug 2010 10:21
Last Modified:21 Mar 2013 11:52
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Not peer-reviewed

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