agroecological-farming-practices
Agroecological farming practices apply ecological principles to agricultural systems, emphasizing crop diversification, natural pest control, and soil health management over synthetic inputs. For plant science, this approach reveals how species interactions—such as companion planting, intercropping, and symbiotic relationships with soil microbes—can enhance crop resilience, nutrient cycling, and yield stability. Studying these practices helps researchers understand plant adaptation to complex, multi-species environments and informs strategies for sustainable food production under changing climate conditions.
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Ancient Amazonian forests were planted and tended by Indigenous farmers
Forests and fruits we romanticize as wild — including many plants now in our kitchens and gardens...
Growing two crops together cuts pesticide use nearly in half
It shows that simply changing how crops are arranged in a field — something any gardener can do a...
Marigolds planted beside tomatoes cut root pests and boost yields
It means you can protect your homegrown tomatoes from invisible soil pests just by planting marig...
