Publications by authors named "Carlo Rega"

In the last two decades, an exponentially growing number of meta-analyses (MAs) synthesize thousands of peer-reviewed studies on the environmental impacts of farming practices (FPs). This paper describes the iMAP-FP evidence library, a comprehensive dataset on the effects of 34 categories of FPs (such as agronomic practices, cropping and livestock systems, land management options and mitigation techniques) on 34 impacts including climate mitigation, soil health, environmental pollution, water use, nutrients cycling, biodiversity, and agricultural productivity. Through systematic screening, 570 MAs published since 2000 were selected and categorized according to the type of FP.

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Future trajectories of agricultural productivity need to incorporate environmental targets, including the reduction of pesticides use. Landscape features supporting natural pest control (LF-NPC) offer a nature-based solution that can serve as a partial substitute for synthetic pesticides, thereby supporting future productivity levels. Here, we introduce a novel approach to quantify the contribution of LF-NPC to agricultural yields and its associated economic value to crop production in a broad-scale context.

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Article Synopsis
  • * Conservation biological control (CBC) is essential for integrated pest management but has not been widely adopted; approaches have often been inconsistent and lacking in strategy.
  • * The QuESSA project developed a predictive scoring system for five habitat types to assess their potential for biological control, revealing context-specific results and suggesting tailored habitat designs to enhance natural enemy support for specific agricultural needs.
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