The diversity of agricultural systems has been minimized in order to maximize yields under favourable conditions. Diversification of agroecosystems may be required to maintain and stabilize yields in an increasingly unpredictable climate.
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Isbell, F. Agroecology: Agroecosystem diversification. Nature Plants 1, 15041 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nplants.2015.41
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