Agricultural biodiversity have multiple functions. One of them is to control the occurrence and extent of pests and diseases. Biodiversity can be described as morphological, functional or interactional diversity. Comprehensive results can be determined by analyzing the diversity of interactional molecules. An effective strategy to promote crop growth and decrease...

Increasing the habitat diversity and stability of agro-ecosystems by crop genetics and species diversification has been a focus in agricultural research and an increasing trend in insect pest control. However, the mechanisms involved and degree of pest reduction are dependent on a thorough understanding of the behavior of the relevant...

To evaluate the factors allowing the sustainable development of Hani rice landrace, rice diversity in Yuanyang County and seed exchange in Qingkou village was surveyed. The results showed that the diversity of rice landraces in Yuanyang County reduced slowly than in other modern culture regions. In terms of altitude gradient...

The interpretation of the geographical patterns of cultivar diversity of rice is the essential basis for their protection. In this study, geographical patterns of cultivar diversity of rice and their correlation with environmental factors and culture of major nationality were investigated using GIS and statistical analysis. The results indicated that...

Agro-biodiversity plays important ecological functions. It is essential for global food production, livelihood security and sustainable agricultural development. Agro-biodiversity is key to the stable, healthy, productive, sustainable field ecosystem and for sustainable management of pests. It has attracted increased attention for the prevention and control of pests based on the...

The rice cropping practices, yields and pest injuries due to pathogens, insects and weeds were surveyed in 106 individual farmers’ fields within two experimental sites (Zhanyi and Xundian counties) in the main rice-producing area of Yunnan Province. The characterization of rice cropping patterns practices and multiple pest injury profiles and...