Habitat Management in Agroecosystems

Dear Colleagues,

Increasing habitat diversity in agroecosystems at the local and landscape level can contribute to sustainable crop production. Beneficial insects require resources that are not typically found in monocultures, such as access to diverse pollen resources, shelter, and a stable microclimate. Increasing plant diversity by growing insectary plants in wind breaks and field margins or using conservation tillage practices and mulches can lead to increased pest suppression by natural enemies, improved pollination of crops, and enhanced weed seed predation. These ecosystem services are important for growing food more sustainably and can be used as components of both conventional and organic farming strategies. Articles in this Special Issue will focus on advances in our understanding of the impacts of habitat diversification in agriculture.

Prof. Dr. Zsofia Szendrei
Dr. Amanda Buchanan
Guest Editors

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