Role of Agronomy in Cultivating a Sustainable Food Future | Doi : 10.37446/edibook092024/165-171

PAID ACCESS | Published on : 31-Oct-2024

Harnessing Biodiversity: A Blueprint for Resilient and Sustainable Agricultural Systems

• S. R. Shri Rangasami
• Associate Professor (Agronomy), Department of Forage Crops, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
• R Ajaykumar
• Assistant Professor (Agronomy), Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India.
• K Sathiya
• Associate Professor (Agronomy), Oil seed Research Station, Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, India.
• M. Purnima
• Research Scholar, Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Biodiversity, encompassing the vast variety of life forms within an ecosystem, is increasingly recognized as a pivotal component in agricultural systems. Its significance goes far beyond conservation efforts, directly influencing agricultural productivity, enhancing resilience, and promoting sustainability. This abstract delves into the ways biodiversity strengthens soil health by fostering microbial diversity, supports natural pest and disease control, and facilitates vital pollination services crucial for crop yield. Moreover, it emphasizes biodiversity's role in bolstering ecosystem resilience, driving nutrient cycling, and regulating water systems. Implementing effective agricultural practices—such as crop rotation, intercropping, and the establishment of diverse habitats - key to unlocking these advantages. By seamlessly integrating biodiversity into farming systems, we can cultivate more resilient, productive agricultural practices that secure long-term sustainability and global food security.

Keywords

Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Soil health, Nutrient cycling and Climate stability

References

• Altieri, M. A., & Rogé, P. (2009). The ecological role and enhancement of biodiversity in agriculture. In Agriculture, biodiversity and markets (pp. 15-32). Routledge.

  Clergue, B., Amiaud, B., Pervanchon, F., Lasserre-Joulin, F., & Plantureux, S. (2009). Biodiversity: function and assessment in agricultural areas: a review. Sustainable Agriculture, 309-327.

  DeClerck, F. A., Koziell, I., Sidhu, A., Wirths, J., Benton, T., Garibaldi, L. A., ... & Winowiecki, L. (2021). Biodiversity and agriculture: rapid evidence review.

  Hillel, D., & Rosenzweig, C. (2005). The role of biodiversity in agronomy. Advances in Agronomy, 88, 1-34.

  Jarvis, D. (Ed.). (2007). Managing biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems. Columbia University Press.

  Johns, T., Powell, B., Maundu, P., & Eyzaguirre, P. B. (2013). Agricultural biodiversity as a link between traditional food systems and contemporary development, social integrity and ecological health. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 93(14), 3433-3442.

  Kazemi, H., Klug, H., & Kamkar, B. (2018). New services and roles of biodiversity in modern agroecosystems: A review. Ecological Indicators, 93, 1126-1135.

  Mijatović, D., Van Oudenhoven, F., Eyzaguirre, P., & Hodgkin, T. (2013). The role of agricultural biodiversity in strengthening resilience to climate change: towards an analytical framework. International journal of agricultural sustainability, 11(2), 95-107.

  Mijatović, D., Van Oudenhoven, F., Eyzaguirre, P., & Hodgkin, T. (2013). The role of agricultural biodiversity in strengthening resilience to climate change: towards an analytical framework. International journal of agricultural sustainability, 11(2), 95-107.

  Pretty, J., & Bharucha, Z. P. (2014). Sustainable intensification in agricultural systems. Annals of botany, 114(8), 1571-1596.

  Scherr, S. J., & McNeely, J. A. (2008). Biodiversity conservation and agricultural sustainability: towards a new paradigm of ‘ecoagriculture’landscapes. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 363(1491), 477-494.

  Singh, M.P., Singh, B.S and Day, S. 2004 Conservation of biodiversity and natural resources. Daya Publishing House, Delhi.

  Tutwiler, M., Bailey, A., Attwood, S., Remans, R., & Ramirez, M. (2017). Agricultural biodiversity and food system sustainability.