Promoting Forage Legume–Pollinator Interactions: Integrating Crop Pollination Management, Native Beekeeping and Silvopastoral Systems in Tropical Latin America

Sanchez, Manuel Ernesto Narjes; Arango, Juan Andrés Cardoso; Burkart, Stefan

doi:10.3389/fsufs.2021.725981

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“…Designing multispecies forage grass and adopting suitable cutting frequency management practices also can increase flower resources, support high populations of pollinator and enhance pollination services [48] . In addition, the integration of legumes into pastures may enhance pollination services and the development of legume-grass system or legume-grass-tree system has been demonstrated to improve livestock production and soil fertility [50,51] .…”

Section: Enhancing Ecological Services For Pollination Of Forage Cropsmentioning

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Harnessing Biodiversity for Healthy Dairy Farms

2022

Front. Agr. Sci. Eng.

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Section: Enhancing Ecological Services For Pollination Of Forage Cropsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Harnessing Biodiversity for Healthy Dairy Farms

2022

Front. Agr. Sci. Eng.

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The Birds and the Bees: Producing Beef and Conservation Benefits on Working Grasslands

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Globally, grasslands have been heavily degraded, more so than any other biome. Grasslands of the eastern U.S. are no exception to this trend and, consequently, native biota associated with the region’s >20 million ha of agricultural grasslands are under considerable stress. For example, grassland associated breeding bird populations have declined precipitously in recent decades as have numerous species of pollinators. Although there is increasing awareness of the role grasslands can play in global carbon cycles and in providing high quality dietary proteins needed by an increasing global population, there is a lack of awareness of the alarming trends in the sustainability of the native biota of these ecosystems. Here, we present the status of this conservation challenge and offer prospective solutions through a working lands conservation approach. Such a strategy entails maintaining appropriate disturbances (i.e., grazing, fire, and their combination), improved grazing management, an increased reliance on native grasses and forbs, and improved plant diversity within pastures. Furthermore, we note some examples of opportunities to achieve these goals, offer suggestions for agricultural and conservation policy, and provide a framework for evaluating tradeoffs that are inevitably required when pursuing a multi-purpose grassland management framework.

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Warm-climate, legume-grass forage mixtures versus grass-only swards: An ecosystem services comparison

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Júnior²

2022

Revista Brasileira De Zootecnia

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Integrating warm-climate forage legumes into grass monocultures has received significant research attention during the past 70 years, but widespread adoption by end users has been elusive. The objectives of this review are to provide historical context regarding legume use in warm-climate grasslands; synthesize the current literature addressing contributions to grassland ecosystem services of warm-climate, grass-only vs. legume-grass mixed swards; and consider how to achieve more widespread adoption of legume technology in warm climates. For this review, warm-climate grasslands are considered those in areas between latitudes 30° N and 30° S, where C4 perennial grasses dominate. The literature suggests measurable advantages in animal performance, soil carbon accumulation, and nutrient cycling of legume-grass mixtures are most likely when grass-only swards receive little or no N fertilizer. Advantages are less or may disappear when mixtures are compared with grasses receiving high N fertilizer rates. In contrast, amelioration of greenhouse gas emissions is often most pronounced for mixtures when compared with grass-only swards receiving high rates of N, because of the magnitude of N fertilizer effects on emissions. Going forward, there is need to focus on selecting for, and thoroughly documenting legume persistence, achieving low-risk and affordable legume establishment methods, assessing compatibility of legumes in mixture with grasses prior to legume cultivar release, emphasizing adoption of both legume species and optimal management practices, and recognizing scientists must assume a larger and more intentional role in encouraging adoption by end-users of research innovations, in addition to our traditional role in technology and product development.

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Promoting Forage Legume–Pollinator Interactions: Integrating Crop Pollination Management, Native Beekeeping and Silvopastoral Systems in Tropical Latin America

Cited by 3 publications

References 72 publications

Harnessing Biodiversity for Healthy Dairy Farms

Harnessing Biodiversity for Healthy Dairy Farms

The Birds and the Bees: Producing Beef and Conservation Benefits on Working Grasslands

Warm-climate, legume-grass forage mixtures versus grass-only swards: An ecosystem services comparison

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