Belowground cascading biotic interactions trigger crop diversity benefits.
Trends Plant Sci
; 2024 May 30.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38821841
ABSTRACT
Crop diversification practices offer numerous synergistic benefits. So far, research has traditionally been confined to exploring isolated, unidirectional single-process interactions among plants, soil, and microorganisms. Here, we present a novel and systematic perspective, unveiling the intricate web of plant-soil-microbiome interactions that trigger cascading effects. Applying the principles of cascading interactions can be an alternative way to overcome soil obstacles such as soil compaction and soil pathogen pressure. Finally, we introduce a research framework comprising the design of diversified cropping systems by including commercial varieties and crops with resource-efficient traits, the exploration of cascading effects, and the innovation of field management. We propose that this provides theoretical and methodological insights that can reveal new mechanisms by which crop diversity increases productivity.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Trends Plant Sci
Journal subject:
BOTANICA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China