Modern wheat cultivation experiment in China: Providing effective proxies for the research on ancient farmland management techniques

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• Key evidence shows a significant impact on crop yield with modern wheat cultivation practices.
• This study found higher biodiversity and healthier soil when ancient techniques were applied in modern contexts.
• Analysis includes comparisons with ancient farming practices and their relevance to contemporary agriculture.
• The findings call for integrating historical methods to enhance current agricultural sustainability and productivity.