Puliga, Giovanni Antonio; Arlotti, Donatienne and Dauber, Jens (2022) Wheat-pea intercrop affects activity density and biocontrol potential of generalist predators. Annals of applied biology, 1, pp. 1-11.
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In the present study, we investigated the effects of mixed intercropping winter wheat-winter pea on activity density and biocontrol potential of epigeal generalist predators. We show that mixed intercropping wheat and pea may represent a valid strategy to favour generalist predators and support conservation biological control compared to wheat cultivated as mono-crop. Furthermore, we show that the cultivation of pea may have an important ecological pre-crop value within the rotation improving relevant biodiversity-related ecosystem services.
Summary translation
Dans la présente étude, nous avons étudié les effets de la culture mixte blé-pois d'hiver sur la densité d'activité et le potentiel de biocontrôle des prédateurs généralistes épigés. Nous montrons que la culture mixte de blé et de pois peut représenter une stratégie valable pour favoriser les prédateurs généralistes et soutenir la lutte biologique de conservation par rapport au blé cultivé en monoculture. En outre, nous montrons que la culture de pois peut avoir une valeur écologique importante de préculture dans la rotation, améliorant ainsi les services écosystémiques liés à la biodiversité.
| EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
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| Keywords: | biological control, crop diversification, generalist predators, intercropping, plant–insect interactions |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection |
| Research affiliation: | Belgium Belgium > Wallonia > Centre Wallon de Recherche Agronomique (CRA-W) (Gembloux) Belgium > Wallonia |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 727482 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/aab.12792 |
| Deposited By: | MOERMAN, Mrs Marie |
| ID Code: | 52140 |
| Deposited On: | 25 Mar 2024 08:10 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Mar 2024 08:10 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
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