Plant Diversity Naturally Repels Pests Without Pesticides or Herbicides
Just as a healthy human baby can grow into a healthy adult, so it is for plants. A variety of nutrients and exposure to different experiences often expose the human being to opportunities of expansion. A new study has unveiled why a field with a variety of plants seems to attract fewer plant-eating insects than farm land with just one type of crop. Scientists and farmers have puzzled over this pattern that makes protecting crops from pests a challenge. Successful organic fruit-growing starts with selecting varieties that are inherently disease resistant. This important first step eliminates half the problem....
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