Habitat eradication and cropland intensification may reduce parasitoid diversity and natural pest control services in annual crop fields

Ecosystem services, through vital for the future of U.S. agricultural production and profitability are several threatened by agricultural intensification. Pollinator declines, persistent crop losses from pests, increase crop and water contamination and variable climate effects on project food production have prompted major research and policy initiatives in the U.S. and Europe targeting sustainable crop production and biodiversity conservation.

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Title Habitat eradication and cropland intensification may reduce parasitoid diversity and natural pest control services in annual crop fields
Description Ecosystem services, through vital for the future of U.S. agricultural production and profitability are several threatened by agricultural intensification. Pollinator declines, persistent crop losses from pests, increase crop and water contamination and variable climate effects on project food production have prompted major research and policy initiatives in the U.S. and Europe targeting sustainable crop production and biodiversity conservation.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Seed management
  • Soil health
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
  • Climate
  • Natural resources governance
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Biological control
  • Annual crop
  • Crop rotation
  • Food safety
  • Food security
  • Biodiversity
  • Crop diversification
  • Intercropping
  • Grassland
  • Habitat
  • Climate change
  • Ecosystem service
Contributing organisations Science of the Anthropocene
Author Deborah K. Letourneau; Sara G. Bothwell Allen; Robert R. Kula; Michael J. Sharkey; John O. Stireman
Year 2015
Type of document Factsheet
Language English
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Country USA
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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