The potential of undersown species identity vs. diversity to manage disease in crops
S. L. Cappelli, L. A. Domeignoz Horta, S. Gerin, J. Heinonsalo, A. Lohila, K. Raveala, B. Schmid, R. Shrestha, M. J. Tiusanen, P. Thitz, A.-L. Laine
This study shows that undersown plant species abundance, not diversity, reduces barley disease through aboveground mechanisms, with specific species improving yield without trade-offs.
bioRxiv · Feb 29, 2024 · PreprintEcology