Soil fertility and biodiversity in organic farming

被引:1709
作者
Mäder, P
Fliessbach, A
Dubois, D
Gunst, L
Fried, P
Niggli, U
机构
[1] Res Inst Organ Agr, CH-5070 Frick, Switzerland
[2] Swiss Fed Res Stn Agroecol & Agr, CH-8046 Zurich, Switzerland
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10.1126/science.1071148
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
An understanding of agroecosystems is key to determining effective farming systems. Here we report results from a 21-year study of agronomic and ecological performance of biodynamic, bioorganic, and conventional farming systems in Central Europe. We found crop yields to be 20% Lower in the organic systems, although input of fertilizer and energy was reduced by 34 to 53% and pesticide input by 97%. Enhanced soil fertility and higher biodiversity found in organic plots may render these systems less dependent on external inputs.
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页码:1694 / 1697
页数:4
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