circular-agriculture
Circular agriculture applies circular economy principles—reusing, recycling, and recovering resources—to crop production systems, turning agricultural residues, byproducts, and waste streams back into valuable inputs rather than discarding them. For plant science, this approach drives research into crop residue valorization, nutrient cycling, and sustainable biomass use, helping reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers and minimize environmental impacts like soil degradation and greenhouse gas emissions. It also encourages breeding and management strategies that optimize plants for both primary yield and secondary uses, such as bioenergy or soil amendments.
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