The impact of maize-bean intercropping on insect biodiversity

• Published in: Basic and applied ecology Vol. 61; pp. 1 - 9
• Main Authors: Hüber, Conny, Zettl, Freya, Hartung, Jens, Müller-Lindenlauf, Maria
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.06.2022; Elsevier
• Subjects: agricultural land; agricultural landscapes; applied ecology; Bean; Biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; Bombus; Carabid beetle; Carabidae; corn; data collection; honey bees; intensive farming; Intercropping; Maize; species richness; Wild bee; Carabid beetle; Maize; Biodiversity; Wild bee; Intercropping; Bean

Intensive agriculture is one of the main reasons for recent insect declines. This loss of biodiversity has created the need to develop methods of intensive cultivation that combine high yields with biodiversity conservation. One promising method in maize cultivation is intercropping with beans. The...