The importance of shrubland and local agroecological practices for pumpkin production in sub-Saharan smallholdings
Land-use and local field management affect pollinators, pest damage and ultimately crop yields. Agroecology is implemented as a sustainable alternative to conventional agricultural practices, but little is known about its potential for pollination and pest management. Sub-Saharan Africa is underrepr...
Main Authors: | Cassandra Vogel, Tapiwa Mkandawire, Mwapi Mkandawire, Georg Küstner, Laifolo Dakishoni, Rachel Bezner Kerr, Aaron Iverson, Katja Poveda, Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-12-01
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Series: | Basic and Applied Ecology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1439179123000622 |
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