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Research offers a reason why diversity in plant species causes higher farming yield, solving 'a bit of a mystery' (phys.org)

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A study appearing in Nature Communications based on field and greenhouse experiments at the University of Kansas shows how a boost in agricultural yield comes from planting diverse crops rather than just one plant species: Soil pathogens harmful to plants have a harder time thriving.

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[–] JoMomma@lemm.ee 7 points 11 months ago

This was not a mystery, and hasn't been for a while, this is why we intercrop and partner plant with mycorrhizal-relation forming plants

[–] teft@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago

Looks like i’ll be sticking with my three sisters planting for the rest of my life then.