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Agricultural diversification promotes multiple ecosystem services without compromising yield.

Giovanni Tamburini^1,2, Riccardo Bommarco³, Thomas Cherico Wanger^3,4

¹Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden. giovanni.tamburini@uniba.it.

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Diversifying cropping systems boosts biodiversity and ecosystem services like pollination and pest control, without reducing crop yields. This approach supports sustainable agriculture and food security globally.

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Ecology
Environmental Science

Background:

Enhancing biodiversity in cropping systems is proposed to improve ecosystem services.
This can reduce reliance on agronomic inputs while sustaining crop yields.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of diversification practices on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
To analyze effects on both aboveground and belowground biodiversity.

Main Methods:

Conducted a second-order meta-analysis of 98 meta-analyses.
Included 5160 original studies with 41,946 comparisons.

Main Results:

Diversification generally enhances biodiversity, pollination, pest control, nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and water regulation.
Aboveground practices improved pest control and water regulation; belowground practices boosted nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and water regulation.
Most diversification practices showed win-win outcomes for services and yields, though context-dependent variability and trade-offs exist.

Conclusions:

Diversification practices offer a promising strategy for biodiversity conservation and food security.
Widespread adoption can contribute to sustainable agriculture at multiple scales.