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This study aims to evaluate how higher crop diversity influences agroecosystem functions over a long-term period.

Does higher diversity in cropping systems ensure improved agroecosystem functions over the long term? A 60-year modeling study under future climate-change scenarios

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Randomized trial models the effects of diverse cropping systems on agroecosystem functioning, suggesting site-specific designs are crucial.

This study aims to evaluate how higher crop diversity influences agroecosystem functions over a long-term period.
Utilized the STICS soil-crop model to simulate three cropping systems with different diversity levels over 60 years.
Conducted simulations across three sites with varying soil types and climate conditions under two climate-change scenarios.
Examined agroecosystem functions including soil carbon sequestration, nitrogen leaching, soil water availability, and biomass production.
Higher crop diversity led to reduced long-term soil carbon loss and increased soil water availability for crops.
Nitrogen leaching was greater in the most diversified systems, attributed to poor fertilizer management.
Crop diversity did not always correlate with increased biomass, emphasizing the necessity for tailored site-specific systems.

Delbaere et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial models the effects of diverse cropping systems on agroecosystem functioning, suggesting site-specific designs are crucial.

This study aims to evaluate how higher crop diversity influences agroecosystem functions over a long-term period.
Utilized the STICS soil-crop model to simulate three cropping systems with different diversity levels over 60 years.
Conducted simulations across three sites with varying soil types and climate conditions under two climate-change scenarios.
Examined agroecosystem functions including soil carbon sequestration, nitrogen leaching, soil water availability, and biomass production.
Higher crop diversity led to reduced long-term soil carbon loss and increased soil water availability for crops.
Nitrogen leaching was greater in the most diversified systems, attributed to poor fertilizer management.
Crop diversity did not always correlate with increased biomass, emphasizing the necessity for tailored site-specific systems.

Delbaere et al. (2026) studied this question.

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