Redesign of the traditional Mesoamerican agroecosystem based on participative ecological intensification: Evaluation of the soil and efficiency of the system
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2018.06.013
Abstract: Mexico is one of the countries with the highest importation levels of basic foods worldwide; it is therefore highly desirable to adopt measures to guarantee local food autonomy. Agricultural production alternatives that present an appropriate… read more here.
Keywords: ecological intensification; system; traditional mesoamerican; participative ecological ... See more keywords
Can Azolla filiculoides be a complementary feed resource for ecological intensification in small-scale fish farming? Biological effects on giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy)
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DOI: 10.1051/alr/2023007
Abstract: Using Azolla filiculoides, a candidate macrophyte species for ecological intensification, in small-scale aquaculture requires the investigation of the potential effects of fresh plant material not only on fish growth but also on physiological status and… read more here.
Keywords: ecological intensification; azolla; intensification small; small scale ... See more keywords
Developing pathways to improve smallholder agricultural productivity through ecological intensification technologies in semi-arid Limpopo, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2018.1550936
Abstract: Agriculture faces an enormous global challenge of feeding nine billion people by 2050. This means a comprehensive intensification of agriculture is required. Ecological intensification is gaining momentum as a clearly defined vision for increasing agriculture… read more here.
Keywords: agricultural productivity; ecological intensification; south africa; intensification technologies ... See more keywords
Coculturing rice with aquatic animals promotes ecological intensification of paddy ecosystem: a review
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DOI: 10.1093/jpe/rtad014
Abstract: Species coculture can increase agro-biodiversity and therefore constitutes an ecological intensification measure for agriculture. Rice-aquatic animal coculture, one type of species coculture, has been practiced and researched widely. Here, we review recent studies and present… read more here.
Keywords: aquatic animals; ecological intensification; aquatic animal; rice ... See more keywords
Plant diversity and Ecological Intensification in crop production systems
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DOI: 10.1093/jpe/rtad015
Abstract: Ecological Intensification (EI) is the enhancement of ecosystem services to complement or substitute for the role of anthropogenic inputs in maintaining or increasing yields. EI has potential to increase farming’s environmental sustainability, for example reducing… read more here.
Keywords: crop; plant diversity; ecological intensification; diversity ... See more keywords
Agroecology and Ecological Intensification. A Discussion from a Metabolic Point of View
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DOI: 10.3390/su9010086
Abstract: This paper documents the origin and conceptual ambiguity of the terms Sustainable, Ecological and Agroecological Intensification. It defines the concept of Ecological Intensification from an agroecological perspective, and examines in energy terms whether it may… read more here.
Keywords: ecological intensification; intensification discussion; discussion metabolic; agroecology ... See more keywords